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Top 10 Battery Manufacturers in the World

Batteries are necessary for powering a wide range of products, ranging

from consumer electronics to automobiles. Today, some companies

dominate the market, due to the extensive battery production services

they offer and the quality of their batteries.

Currently, the global battery market is undergoing a trend-shift,

characterized by the change from the use of traditional batteries to

Electric Vehicle (EV) batteries.

In this article, you will find out the top battery companies in the world and

the types of products they make.

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Battery Circuit Diagram

In this section, we talk about some of the leading companies that make

the best batteries. We selected these companies based on the wide range

of batteries they make, the markets they serve and a number of other

factors.

1. KOYO Battery Co. Ltd

KOYO Battery is a Taiwan-based battery manufacturer. Unlike some

companies that specialize on a niche or specific market, it makes batteries

for a wide range of purposes.

a. Types of Batteries KOYO Makes

KOYO’s range of batteries are based on Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH). The

company also engages in extensive Research and Development (R&D) to

develop both the Ni-MH and lead-acid batteries, which are exported to

different parts of the world.

b. Excellent Initiatives

KOYO Battery also ensures that the range of battery-powered solutions

and products do not cause problems for the users and the immediate

environment. This is why the company has put the following measures in

place:

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 Getting the ISO-9001 certification, which qualifies the batteries for

international quality recognition and approval for use.

 KOYO Battery has measures in place to reduce the environmental

(carbon) footprint. These measures include the use of renewable

energy sources and the introduction of recycling programs.

c. Markets Served

The batteries produced by the company are ideal for use in a wide range

of applications and or target markets.

The diversification, among many other things, is designed to meet the

industry needs for energy storage and boost the batteries’

internationalized quality assurance.

The following are some of the target markets:

 Motorcycles

 Consumer electronics

 Power tools and;

 Hybrid Electric Vehicles (EVs)

2. EnerSys

EnerSys is an industrial technology leader that serves the global demand

for stored energy solutions.

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With presence in over 100 countries, the company has gone on to provide

a plethora of stored energy solutions for industrial applications.

It is noteworthy that the typical markets it serves are reserve power,

specialty and automotive applications.

EnerSys is headquartered in the United States and provides the energy

storage solutions to tackle the unique energy-centric challenges facing

specific industries.

Here are some of the batteries the company makes:

a. ODYSSEY

This is a category of three (3) batteries: ODYSSEY Extreme

SeriesTM Batteries, ODYSSEY Extreme SeriesTM Atex Batteries and

ODYSSEY Performance SeriesTM.

ODYSSEY Extreme SeriesTM Batteries

These batteries are designed to offer dual functions – deep cycle reserve

power and a massive cranking power.

The batteries can be installed on the side, thanks to the use of the sealed,

dry cell Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) technology.

The features of the batteries include:

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 Vibration-resistance, which protects the batteries from both

vibration and high-impact-induced shock.

 They deliver engine-cranking pulses, up to 2,700 AMPS for 5

seconds.

 The batteries can handle 400 charge-discharge cycles up to 80%

depth of discharge.

 These batteries feature up to 99% extremely-thin, pure lead plates.

ODYSSEY Extreme SeriesTM Atex Batteries

These batteries offer a massive starting power, pegged at engine-cranking

pulses up to 2,700 Amps for five (5) seconds.

Durability is also assured, as the batteries can have up to 10 years of

service life, in addition to the protection against vibration and high-impact

shock.

The features include the development with an advanced Thin Plate Pure

Lead (TPPL) technology and the provision of more power than

conventional batteries do, thanks to the use of up to 99% pure lead plates.

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ODYSSEY Performance SeriesTM

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Battery Thermal Management System

These series of ODYSSEY batteries from EnerSys are designed to provide

an overall power and longer service life than most of the conventional

batteries.

The unique feature of these batteries is the provision of the reliability of

the ODYSSEY Extreme SeriesTM batteries, without including the reserve

capacity or high Cold Cranking Amps (CCA). This is because some

applications might not require those.

b. CYCLON Batteries

These are the dedicated batteries for offering lower, long-term cost of

ownership, higher reliabilities and better performance.

CYCLON Batteries also require fewer replacements, offer a high stable

voltage delivery, and a 50 PSI resealable safety valve that allows the gases

to escape. The valve also reseals after the gases escape – and prevents

excess gas accumulation due to frequent or repeated discharges.

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c. IRONCLAD

As the name suggest, these batteries are made of the strongest materials,

as evident in the use of the square tube technology that provides up to

84% surface area on the positive plate. The technology also enables the

batteries’ delivery of higher sustained voltages than the conventional

batteries would offer.

Other features include:

 The use of industry-leading amp-hour capacity ratings and;

 Aiding the extension of life truck run times well into the shift.

d. FIAMM MOTIVE POWER

The batteries in this category are designed for use in the high-end and

industry-specific applications. Examples are:

e. FIAMM MOTIVE POWER Energy Dry Batteries

These batteries are suited for use with material handling equipment,

especially in the low-to-medium duty applications. This is possible due to

the valve regulation gas recombination with gelled electrolyte.

f. FIAMM MOTIVE POWER Atex Batteries

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These batteries provide the extra layer of safety for the material handlers.

It is also important to mention that the batteries prevent hydrogens from

building-up, thanks to the use of a specially, built-in ventilation system.

g. FIAMM MOTIVE POWER Energy Plus Batteries

These batteries utilize the robust, Tubular Vented Technology (PzS), which

combines with the batteries’ energy plus cells to provide higher

efficiencies in discharge.

Other features include the advanced positive plate construction, simplified

replacement courtesy of the bolt-on connectors on the batteries’ cells. The

batteries also provide up to 30% shorter charging time, and is designed to

meet the reliability and high-power demands of different industrial truck

applications.

3. C&D Technologies

This is one of the US battery manufacturers you can rely on the

productions. C&D Technologies, based in Horsham, PA, is a leading

manufacturer of safe and reliable power systems. At the core of the

product offerings is the commitment to providing reliable, high-quality,

cost-effective and safe power storage products.

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Worthy of mentioning is that the company makes the battery-powered

solutions usable across different industries, such as:

 Renewable energy

 Datacenters/UPS

 Electric Vehicles (EVs)

 Energy and power infrastructure

 Government and;

 Telecommunications

The two (2) major batteries it produces are:

Standard AGM (VRLA) Batteries, which offer lower maintenance and

provide up to 10+ years of design life.

The other technology backing the batteries is the Flooded (VLA). It

provides up to 20+ years of design life, has proven reliability and patented

lead-alloy grid.

Deep Cycle Series DCS AGM Battery

The Deep Cycle Series (DCS) of batteries from C&D Technologies are

designed for use in the utmost cases, thanks to the optimum performance,

even under the harshest operating conditions.

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These battery series are ideal for the Electric Vehicle (EV) market and are

compliant with the IATA/ICAO Special Provision A6.

The types of batteries are Nano-Carbon AGM (VRLA), VRLA; and they have

up to 5,000 cycles, in terms of the design life.

Other attributes include:

 The use of UL-recognized component

 Extended cycle life, thanks to the heavy-duty Deep Cycle Series (DCS)

plate technology.

 The batteries do not leak, due to the use of thermally welded

case-to-cover bond.

 The use of computer-generated design that is optimized for

high-power density.

 Removable carrying handles

4. Clarios

Clarios, a subsidiary of Brookfield Business Partners, is a manufacturer of

different kinds of batteries. It makes batteries for traditional uses, as well

as for Electric Vehicles (EVs).

The major kinds of batteries it makes are:

 Low-Voltage

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 Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) and;

 Flooded batteries

a. AGM Batteries

The Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) batteries are lead-acid batteries, designed

to provide the needed energy storage for the next-generation of

autonomous and electrified cars.

The features include:

 Reinforced case

 Precision-engineered design

 Recyclable batteries

 Measured cell compression and;

 Patented stamped grid design.

b. Flooded Batteries

These are batteries designed for the basic starting power and demand. It

is also important to mention the batteries’ capabilities to meet the needs

of the start-stop vehicles and those of the conventional, internal

combustion engines.

These batteries are broadly divided into the following:

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 Standard Flooded Batteries: these lead-acid batteries support the

basic usage, meet the demands of the less-demanding vehicles and

support basic starting power.

 Enhanced Flooded Batteries: these batteries are designed to meet

the practical requirements of the start-stop vehicles. They also have

a patented stamped grid design, a negative mass recipe, thick, low

resistant separator and advanced battery technologies, which

provide longer battery life and prevent short-circuiting.

c. Low-Voltage Batteries

These are lithium-ion batteries with versatile energy storage solutions,

and which are applicable to extremely-demanding applications.

The batteries are available in 12 volts and 48 volts. Some of the attributes

are:

 Exceptional charge acceptance and cycallbilty

 Full-scale modeling and analysis capabilities

 Support for advanced start-stop powertrains capable of delivering

up to 8% fuel economy.

 Support for mild hybrid powertrains, capable of delivering more

than 15% improvements.

d. Clarios xEV

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These are dedicated low-voltage batteries, designed for use in both hybrid

cars and Electric Vehicles (EVs).

These batteries provide the following solutions:

 Safety functionality

 Optimal vehicle performance and;

 Constant power

5. East Penn Manufacturing

Some of the top battery companies in the world focus solely on producing

one kind of battery. However, when it comes to adaptation, the batteries

manufactured by these companies can be used across different

industries.

East Penn Manufacturing is one of the largest battery manufacturers in

the world, with an on-site, lead battery manufacturing plant.

The company has different divisions, such as Motive

Power, Transportation and Reserve Power. The Motive Power is the

company’s concentrated efforts at providing battery-powered solutions to

the customers in the automobile market.

The Motive Power solutions are poised to offer the following benefits:

 Optimized battery-powered solutions for different applications and;


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 Offering the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

The series of Motive Power batteries include:

 Deka Ready Power Batteries, which are lithium-ion batteries

designed to intensify performance and reduce the cost of

maintenance.

 Deka Hydrasaver Batteries, which reduce water consumption via

the separator material and exclusive alloy combinations.

 Deka Chargemate Batteries are batteries combining a charger and

flooded battery in one box. Due to this design, they eliminate or

reduce the need for multiple units or the need to have a remote

charging equipment.

 Deka Fastcharge Batteries do not just charge faster, but also last

longer and are optimized for electrical conductivity.

6. Exide Industries Limited

This is not one of the many battery car manufacturers you can find out

there. As much as it produces automotive batteries, Exide Industries

Limited also offers a wide range of batteries for other applications.

For the automotive batteries, the company produces a wide range of

products, such as:

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 Exide Matrix, which offers zero maintenance, smooth performance

and can be free of any production-related damages for 72 months.

 Exide Ride is a performance-ready and affordable automotive

battery with up to 12 months or warranty.

 Exide Xplore offers up to 48 months of warranty and provides both

high endurance and maximum performance.

Exide Industries Limited also manufactures a plethora of batteries for

other industries, such as:

 Inverter Batteries: these require less topping-up frequency, higher

power output, minimal plate failures, better thermal management

and higher backups. The inverter batteries also recover faster from

deep discharge, withstand long and frequent power outages and

have a guaranteed longer life.

 Submarine Batteries: Exide Industries Limited also manufactures

some of the best, high-end batteries for submarines. In addition to

supplying the batteries for submarines needed by the Indian Navy,

the company also exports these submarine batteries to Russia and

Algeria.

 Industrial Batteries: the company also makes and supplies the

batteries needed for many industries to keep operating. For

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emphasis, these batteries can cover many spectrums of

applications, due to the improved capacity up to 20,600Ah.

7. Automotive Energy Supply Corporation (AESC)

AESC is one of the car battery manufacturers, with a special focus on the

EV market. The company was formed in 2007 as a joint venture between

Tokin Corporation, NEC Corporation and Nissan Motor Company.

Today, AESC is one of the lithium battery manufacturers, specializing in

making lithium-ion batteries for Electric Vehicles (EVs).

The AIOT Battery

The company makes what it calls the AIOT battery – a battery powered by

both cutting-edge Internet of Things (IoT) best energy practices and

battery electrochemical technology.

The features include:

 Using statistical modeling to predict the status and reliability of the

individual cells.

 Substantial data collection to enable a complete traceability in

production.

8. Samsung SDI

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Samsung, one of the leading manufacturers of consumer electronics, also

has a dedicated subdivision for producing batteries. It is called Samsung

SDI.

The 43-year-old company (established in 1970), is the

battery-producing arm of Samsung. It is vested with the responsibility of

Research and Development (R&D), production and sales of different kinds

of batteries, such as lithium-ion batteries and power batteries.

The company is committed to making “the world greener and sustainable

through our innovative technology.”

Samsung SDI focuses on four (4) segments:

 Electronic materials

 Small-sized Li-on battery

 Energy Storage System and;

 Automotive battery

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a. Automotive Battery Solutions

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Samsung SDI is committed to “electrifying the future” and this is evident in

the development and supply of secondary batteries meant for use in

electric motorized vehicles.

On this basis, the company has deployed the secondary battery solutions

to be used across a wide spectrum of EVs. Examples are:

 Micro-/Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (Micro-/Mild EV)

 Pure Electric Vehicle (EV)

 Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and;

 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)

For this purpose, the company developed the Prismatic Lithium-ion

Battery Cell, which has a stacked design and facilitates easy cell modularity

for several configurations.

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The batter cell runs across the different EVs and can offer solutions

ranging from quick charging, balanced performance, super capacitor,

highest power and capacity, durability an outstanding power

performance.

b. Small-Sized Li-on Battery

Samsung SDI offers a wide range of small-sized Li-on batteries for use

across different applications and devices, such as power tools, mobile

phones, laptops, tablets and vacuum cleaners.

These batteries are also used for the following:

 E-scooters

 E-bikes

 Wearable devices

 Garden tools

 Power banks

 Ignition-related products

9. CATL

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) is another battery

manufacturer you can rely on the quality of the products. It is one of the

leading sodium-ion battery manufacturers.

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Continue reading to find out more about what CATL offers, in terms of

battery production.

CommercialEV

The company makes batteries for Electric Vehicles (EVs), especially those

designed for use in commercial applications.

The goal is to provide an opportunity for the car owners to save costs and

literally “make money every mile.”

Here are some of the CommercialEV battery solutions:

 Two-Wheeled Vehicle Solutions: these are battery-powered

solutions designed for two-wheelers, such as vehicles used for:

express delivery, commuting, and food delivery.

 Heavy-Duty Transport Solutions: these batteries are designed for

vehicles used for heavy-duty purposes. In this case, we are looking

at the EV-centric vehicles used for short-haul transportation in

urban areas, and construction sites. These vehicles are also used in

ports and mining sites/areas.

 Urban Street Cleaning Solutions: these are the batteries meant for

EVs used in a wide range of urban cleaning solutions. Examples are:

electric garbage trucks, electric washing vehicles, and the electric

washing and sweeping vehicles.

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10. Electrovaya

This is one of the battery manufacturers that goes over and beyond the

production of traditional batteries. Electrovaya has been in the business of

battery production since 1996. At the time, it was focused on the

production of Lithium-ion batteries, but this would soon be opened up to

other frontiers, as the company ventured into Zero Emission Vehicle

production in 2002.

Today, Electrovaya is a leading producing of different battery-powered

solutions usable in different applications and industries. It now

offers turnkey solutions that range from grid scale energy storage and

material handling.

a. Solid-State Battery

The Solid-State Hybrid Battery Technology is based on the company’s

continual evolution and commitment towards offering proprietary

approaches to solid-state batteries.

The technology, among many other things, offers the following solutions:

 Providing industry-leading energy density via the use of proprietary

solid composite electrolyte, Lithium metal anode, and

NMC cathode.

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 The provision of massively-produced batteries, thanks to the use of

sustainable and commercially-mature technology. These are

optimized to balance the battery manufacturing process and make

it affordable.

b. The Infinity Platform

The Infinity Platform is a basis for the company’s provision of the best

Lithium-ion battery solutions. Through this medium, Electrovaya achieves

the following:

 The lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), especially when

compared to other Lithium-ion batteries.

 Utilization of a proprietary fire propagation prevention technology

that supports the provision of higher levels of thermal protection.

 Modular approach

c. Typical Applications

The broader application of Electrovaya’s battery-powered solutions is

geared towards inclusiveness and reducing costs or expenses for the

customers.

The typical applications are:

 Energy storage

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 Material handling

 Autonomous robotics/AGV

 Electric bus and trucks and;

 Electric Vehicles (EVs)

Tips on Choosing Battery Manufacturers

Before deciding on the company to qualify as the best battery

manufacturer, you ought to know some things about it. Here are some of

the pointers or guide to making the decision:

a. Variety of Product Offerings

As much as being a master in one aspect is important, it might not hurt for

the company to have other interests. So, find out if the battery

manufacturer offers a wide range of products.

For example, does the company offer both Lithium-ion and Sodium-ion

batteries.

b. Check the Batteries’ Lifetime

Two factors to consider here are:

 Total Life: this refers to the number of charges the battery can

support.

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 Charge Life: this tells you an estimated time or duration that the

charge in the battery will be sustained. The longer, the better.

c. The Manufacturer’s Reputation

How long has the battery manufacturer been in the business? Besides, the

number of years is not the only factor to consider here. It is also pertinent

to consider the reviews or feedbacks from other customers who must

have bought and are using the batteries from the company.

Conclusion

Several companies now engage in the production of batteries for different

applications. From Electric Vehicles (EVs) to traditional vehicles and

consumer electronics; you are sure of finding a battery manufacturer for

any of those.

The key to making the right choice is to ascertain the company’s capability

in that regard, the number of satisfied customers, the quality of the

batteries and of course, you need to make sure that the battery’s energy

density matches your intended application(s).

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