…he race, with 148 of the planned or existing gigafactories; Europe accounts for 21 and the U.S. 11. Today, 77% of the world’s lithium-ion capacity is in China, and even as the U.S. and Europe ramp up, China will continue to possess 67% in 2030,…he race, with 148 of the planned or existing gigafactories; Europe accounts for 21 and the U.S. 11. Today, 77% of the world’s lithium-ion capacity is in China, and even as the U.S. and Europe ramp up, China will continue to possess 67% in 2030, Benchmark said.