Hero partners with Battrixx for ‘Ultra Safe’ battery packs in its E2Ws

Details: India Energy Storage Alliance

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India's leading E2W company Hero Electric has recently inked partnership with Battrixx, an advanced battery pack manufacturer for developing 'Made in India' lithium-ion batteries. Conceptualized and designed in-house by the Hero's R&D team, the partnership is launching 'Ultra Safe' latest technology battery packs to power the brand's entire scooter range.

The company's partnership with Battrixx supports e-scooter battery safety advancements, reliability, and performance, and is in sync with Hero's aggressive production line-up to meet the rising demand in the country, according to the press statement.

The partners claims that the new batteries will prove to be a very strategic partnership for the development and manufacturing of advanced cell chemistry battery packs in India. The target is to supply 300,000 battery packs and chargers in the next 12 months.

These batteries comply with the latest AIS 156 amendments that cover IP67 Thermal Protection, A/V Warning Systems, smart BMS, and Live Data Tracking with IoT. Battrixx comes with an intelligent battery with two-way communication between the vehicle, controller, battery, and charger.

Sohinder Gill, CEO, Hero Electric, said, "Our local battery development exercise started five years back to meet the FAME 2 timeline however, there was hardly any interest from the leading battery makers because of the low volumes and high investments. We continued our R&D experiments with different chemistries to achieve the right solution suitable for Indian weather conditions and roads".

"Partnering with Battrixx, we co-developed these battery packs to deliver a seamless performance while maintaining the highest levels of safety. The technology allows battery packs to carry their operations smoothly and safely in diverse temperature ranges; even if the temperatures go up to 45°C, there are negligible chances of a thermal runaway. Committed to developing and modernizing the Indian EV sector, both Battrixx and Hero Electric have come together to offer avant-garde, innovative, and safe mobility solutions to our consumers", he added.

Hero Electric claims to be working on a robust localized supply chain for powertrains and batteries for over two years. "It was challenging for the e2W segment to get local vendors for this new mobility solution that ensures quality and provides the required quantity for the rising EV demand. However, the hockey stick growth in the EV segment has created interest in the supply chain segment, and companies are willing to invest in electric mobility", it adds.

Commenting on the partnership, Anand Kabra, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Kabra Extrusiontechnik Limited said, "Battrixx is a crucial manufacturer for advanced lithium-ion battery packs across sectors. There has been a huge investment in infrastructure and technology to cater to the rising electric vehicle demand in the country".

"For EVs, battery packs are a crucial component and involve ample research and testing to be safe for EV owners. Over the last 18 months, we have been through rigorous testing and R&D and prepared to deliver global quality batteries for the growing Indian EV sector. With our partnership with Hero Electric, we are positive of facilitating an innovative, safe, and long-life cycle Li-ion LFP battery chemistry to aid the exponentially growing EV segment", Kabra noted.

Battrixx is positioned to provide a wide range of advanced lithium-ion battery packs with smart BMS to power the growth of India's transition to green energy storage and electric transportation. The company offers safe and light weight batteries that are highly efficient with regards to maintenance, fast charging as well as energy efficiency.