The City Administration of Subotica has granted a building permit for preliminary activities related to the establishment of a lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery megafactory. This decision, made on January 19, 2026, through an electronic procedure, pertains to a site located at Tolminska Street No. 35 in Subotica.
The project is spearheaded by ElevenEs d.o.o. Subotica, with the current permit specifically allowing for site preparation work only. A distinct building permit will be necessary for the actual construction of the factory and associated facilities. The manufacturing complex is planned to occupy a parcel of land measuring 178,001 square meters in the Donji Grad cadastral municipality, which is privately owned by ElevenEs. The total gross built area of the proposed structures is expected to reach 24,607 square meters.
The preparatory work is estimated to cost approximately 116.55 million Serbian dinars, excluding VAT. Construction activities can commence once the decision becomes final and appropriate notifications are submitted to relevant authorities.
The initiative to construct an LFP battery megafactory in Subotica was first announced in 2023 and is noted as the first such facility in Europe. Initial plans indicated a total investment of around €1 billion and the potential creation of approximately 1,000 jobs. The facility aims to manufacture about 7,875 LFP battery units annually, translating to roughly 1 MW of battery capacity.
The factory will focus on producing prismatic LFP “blade” cells that do not incorporate nickel or cobalt, targeting applications in stationary energy storage systems linked with solar and wind power installations, as well as various electric vehicles. The production process will encompass stages such as electrode production, cell assembly, formation and aging, along with module assembly.
ElevenEs began a pilot production phase in 2024, and CEO Nemanja Mikać has previously detailed ambitious expansion objectives that may include the establishment of three gigafactories capable of employing over 20,000 individuals. Additionally, there are reports suggesting that the company is exploring the possibility of constructing a battery cell gigafactory in Poland as part of its strategic growth plan.
