Electric two-wheeler maker Hero Electric has inked a partnership with Battrixx, an advanced battery pack manufacturer, to develop lithium-ion batteries for its e-scooters. Conceptualized and designed in-house by the Hero’s R&D team, these are the latest technology batteries electrifying its entire e-scooter range. This partnership supports battery safety advancements, reliability, and performance and also Hero’s aggressive production line-up to meet the rising e2W demand, the company said.
Battrixx is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kabra Extrusion Technik Ltd. (KET) which belongs to the Kolsite Group.
Hero Electric scooters will be powered by Battrixx, thanks to its new advanced cell chemistry pack designs. This will prove to be a very strategic partnership for the development and manufacturing of advanced cell chemistry battery packs. 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, Hero Electirc said in a media release.
Sohinder Gill, CEO, Hero Electric, said, “Partnering with Battrixx, we co-developed the 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.”
“At Hero, we have been working to build a robust localized supply chain for powertrains and batteries that did not exist two years ago. 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,” he added.
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