Nano One Pre-qualified Six Feedstock Suppliers
The company has secured new material sources to bolster its non-Chinese LFP cathode production supply chain.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Electric Vehicles
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Nano One has successfully pre-qualified six suppliers for lithium carbonate and phosphoric acid as it scales its One-Pot LFP cathode production. This effort aims to build an integrated supply chain that bypasses dependence on China-produced iron phosphate precursors.
Why it matters
The company is positioning itself to comply with tightening U.S. regulations that prohibit procurement of battery components from foreign entities of concern by 2028. Establishing these feedstock sources helps shorten the pathway to commercial production for future LFP projects by at least 12 months.
Nano One has pre-qualified three lithium carbonate and three phosphoric acid suppliers to support its 800 tpa Candiac facility. This move targets a shift away from a market where China currently accounts for 95% of precursor cathode material.
The players
Nano One
This is a clean technology company that develops patented processes for the production of high-performance lithium-ion battery cathode materials.
The details
The One-Pot process allows for LFP cathode production directly from lithium carbonate, iron, and phosphoric acid, bypassing the standard precursor steps that often rely on Chinese entities. Beyond the pre-qualified suppliers, the firm is currently validating iron oxide sources across Canada and Europe to further diversify its material intake.
Timeline
September 11, 2026: The Canada DevCo project was officially announced.
First half of 2027: The expanded Candiac production capacity is expected to be commissioned.
January 1, 2028: The U.S. ban on battery components from foreign entities of concern takes effect.
Roadmap
The global battery market is currently undergoing a massive structural decoupling from Chinese-controlled precursor materials to meet Western regulatory demands. Nano One is positioning its proprietary One-Pot technology to become a primary alternative for automakers seeking to avoid supply chain bottlenecks.
This development could eventually lead to more stable pricing and availability for electric vehicle batteries by reducing reliance on a single geographic supply chain. Consumers may see more compliant, domestically sourced vehicle options as manufacturers adjust their sourcing to meet upcoming U.S. regulations.
The takeaway
Achieving supply chain independence is a critical hurdle for the next generation of battery production. Automakers that secure these diverse pathways now will be better positioned to meet the regulatory deadlines of 2028 and beyond.
What happens next
The company expects to commission its expanded Candiac LFP capacity during the first half of 2027.
Further reading
For more on how manufacturers are diversifying supply chains, see our section on Electric Vehicles.
More information
For more technical details on the company's manufacturing processes, visit the Nano One official website.
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