Panasonic logs record profit but slashes Japan EV battery production

Company reaps U.S. subsidy windfall, vows to find new uses for idled lines

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Analysts warn that Panasonic faces fast-moving rivals in the EV battery business. © Reuters

RYOHTAROH SATOH, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan's Panasonic Holdings said Monday it is slashing domestic electric battery production by 60% due to slower than expected sales of some models to key client Tesla.

The move comes as the company announced a record net profit of 288 billion yen ($1.9 billion) for the six months through September, helped by a hefty subsidy for its EV battery business in the U.S.

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