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Gotion High-Tech

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🇨🇳 ChinaHefei, Anhui, ChinaBattery Cells & StoragePublic (SHE: 002074)

Last verified: 2026-04-01

Risk Summary
Country RiskHighHQ in China (covered nation)
Entity List ExposureLowNot on any lists
Ownership RiskHighChinese national owner
Domestic AlternativeLow20 allied/US options available

Entity List Screening

ListAgencyStatusYear
BIS Entity ListBureau of Industry and SecurityNot Listed2026
OFAC SDN ListOffice of Foreign Assets ControlNot Listed2026
DOD Section 1260HDepartment of DefenseNot Listed2026
UFLPA Entity ListCustoms and Border ProtectionNot Listed2026
SEC DisclosuresSecurities and Exchange CommissionNot Listed2026
IRS FEOC GuidanceInternal Revenue ServiceNot Listed2026

Ownership Structure

Li Zhen (Chinese national, founder). Volkswagen holds ~26% stake.
🇨🇳 ChinaIndividual / Shareholder
Gotion High-Tech
🇨🇳 ChinaManufacturer

Source: SEC filings, stock exchange disclosures, corporate registry data. Ownership percentages reflect most recent available disclosure.

Compliance Assessment

Chinese-headquartered. Despite Volkswagen minority stake, ultimate control remains with Chinese founder/management. Meets FEOC definition.

Key Factors

  • Headquartered in China, a covered nation under FEOC rules
  • Ownership: Public (SHE: 002074)
  • No current US domestic manufacturing operations
  • Not listed on any federal entity lists
  • Gotion's planned US factory faced significant opposition. Despite VW investment, Chinese control means FEOC-flagged status.

Products & Equipment

LFP battery cellsBattery packsEnergy storage systems

Announced Manteno, IL factory (under review - state/local opposition)

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Data Sources

  • SEC EDGAR - VW filings on Gotion stake
  • IRS FEOC guidance
  • Illinois regulatory filings

This information is for reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Compliance determinations should be verified with qualified legal counsel. Entity list data is sourced from publicly available federal databases and may not reflect the most recent updates.