Omega Seiki Mobility, part of the Anglian Omega Group of companies, has announced that it will soon introduce solid-state lithium-ion batteries in its range of electric vehicles. Towards this, the company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with New York-based C4V. The solid-state batteries offer high energy density without compromising on affordability.
The association will also see the manufacturing of solid-state batteries in India, which will find usage in Omega Seiki’s range of electric vehicles.
Initially, C4V will supply a Bio-mineralised lithium mixed metal phosphate battery (BM-LMP), free from toxic and hazardous components and Nickel and Cobalt free. It has an energy density of 200 watts/kg, which is 20% more than the lithium ferrous phosphate batteries available in the market. Besides, these are affordable and safer than traditional batteries. Eventually, C4V plans to produce solid-state batteries with 400Wh/kg energy density in India to cater to the EVs and renewable market. According to Omega Seiki, the adoption of these batteries in its EVs would accelerate safer and affordable EVs in the Indian market.
As per the life cycle assessment certification carried out by New York State Government’s NYSERDA, these batteries are one of the greenest in the world, right from the extraction of raw materials to the manufacturing and recycling. It has almost 85% less carbon footprint than those in the market while having twice the life cycle of traditional lithium-ion batteries.
C4V said the batteries manufacturing plant would start supplies from the second half of the current year. The location for manufacturing would be announced soon as the company is in discussions with several state governments. The solid-state battery technology uses solid electrolyte, offering more power density and life. Omega Seiki plans to start testing the solid-state batteries in their vehicles soon and would be the first company in India fitted with them.
Uday Narang, Chairman, Omega Seiki Mobility, said, “We believe in offering our consumers the best and with solid-state batteries, the latest in battery technology available globally, we hope to make another smart move towards PM Modi’s vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.”
Shailesh Upreti, Founder, C4V, said, “Our batteries custom are designed to meet emerging market needs, and our manufacturing platform is highly compatible to countries yet to develop cell manufacturing supply chain. We are looking at a modest speed scale up to target of 5GW in three years from now.”