Electrovaya Achieves UL2580 Certification for Over 400 Next-Generation Lithium-Ion Battery Models
Electrovaya (NASDAQ:ELVA) has achieved UL2580 certification for 448 distinct models of its next-generation lithium-ion battery systems. The certification covers 24V, 36V, and 48V batteries, including systems with their current 47Ah cell and new 54Ah cell, which will be manufactured at their Jamestown, New York facility in 2026.
The next-generation batteries feature improved charge rates, energy density, ergonomics, and overall performance. Notably, these models offer the highest energy densities in the material handling industry. The certification process included rigorous safety testing, including fire propagation, vibration, shock, and short circuit testing.
Electrovaya (NASDAQ:ELVA) ha ottenuto la certificazione UL2580 per 448 modelli distinti dei suoi sistemi di batterie agli ioni di litio di nuova generazione. La certificazione riguarda batterie da 24V, 36V e 48V, inclusi sistemi con la loro cella attuale da 47Ah e la nuova cella da 54Ah, che verranno prodotte presso la loro struttura di Jamestown, New York, nel 2026.
Le batterie di nuova generazione offrono miglioramenti nei tassi di carica, nella densità energetica, nell'ergonomia e nelle prestazioni complessive. In particolare, questi modelli presentano le densità energetiche più elevate nel settore della movimentazione dei materiali. Il processo di certificazione ha incluso rigorosi test di sicurezza, tra cui la propagazione del fuoco, vibrazioni, urti e cortocircuiti.
Electrovaya (NASDAQ:ELVA) ha logrado la certificación UL2580 para 448 modelos distintos de sus sistemas de baterías de iones de litio de próxima generación. La certificación cubre baterías de 24V, 36V y 48V, incluidos sistemas con su celda actual de 47Ah y la nueva celda de 54Ah, que se fabricarán en su planta de Jamestown, Nueva York, en 2026.
Las baterías de próxima generación cuentan con mejoras en las tasas de carga, densidad energética, ergonomía y rendimiento general. Cabe destacar que estos modelos ofrecen las densidades de energía más altas en la industria de manejo de materiales. El proceso de certificación incluyó rigurosas pruebas de seguridad, como propagación de fuego, vibración, choque y cortocircuito.
Electrovaya (NASDAQ:ELVA)는 차세대 리튬 이온 배터리 시스템의 448개 모델에 대해 UL2580 인증을 획득했습니다. 이 인증은 24V, 36V, 48V 배터리를 포함하며, 현재 47Ah 셀과 2026년 뉴욕 주 제임스타운 공장에서 생산될 새로운 54Ah 셀을 포함한 시스템에 적용됩니다.
차세대 배터리는 향상된 충전 속도, 에너지 밀도, 인체공학적 설계 및 전반적인 성능을 특징으로 합니다. 특히 이 모델들은 물류 처리 산업에서 가장 높은 에너지 밀도를 제공합니다. 인증 과정에는 화재 확산, 진동, 충격 및 단락 테스트 등 엄격한 안전 시험이 포함되었습니다.
Electrovaya (NASDAQ:ELVA) a obtenu la certification UL2580 pour 448 modèles distincts de ses systèmes de batteries lithium-ion de nouvelle génération. La certification couvre les batteries 24V, 36V et 48V, incluant des systèmes avec leur cellule actuelle de 47Ah ainsi que la nouvelle cellule de 54Ah, qui seront fabriquées dans leur usine de Jamestown, New York, en 2026.
Les batteries de nouvelle génération offrent des taux de charge améliorés, une densité énergétique accrue, une meilleure ergonomie et des performances globales supérieures. Notamment, ces modèles proposent les densités énergétiques les plus élevées dans l'industrie de la manutention des matériaux. Le processus de certification a inclus des tests de sécurité rigoureux, tels que la propagation du feu, les vibrations, les chocs et les courts-circuits.
Electrovaya (NASDAQ:ELVA) hat die UL2580-Zertifizierung für 448 verschiedene Modelle seiner Lithium-Ionen-Batteriesysteme der nächsten Generation erhalten. Die Zertifizierung umfasst 24V-, 36V- und 48V-Batterien, einschließlich Systeme mit der aktuellen 47Ah-Zelle und der neuen 54Ah-Zelle, die 2026 in ihrer Einrichtung in Jamestown, New York, hergestellt werden.
Die Batterien der nächsten Generation bieten verbesserte Ladegeschwindigkeiten, Energiedichte, Ergonomie und Gesamtleistung. Besonders hervorzuheben ist, dass diese Modelle die höchsten Energiedichten in der Materialhandhabungsbranche bieten. Der Zertifizierungsprozess umfasste strenge Sicherheitstests, darunter Brandausbreitung, Vibration, Stoß und Kurzschlussprüfung.
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Electrovaya's UL2580 certification for 448 battery models validates safety and advances their position in material handling equipment.
Electrovaya's achievement of UL2580 certification for 448 distinct battery models represents a significant technical milestone. The certification encompasses their 24V, 36V, and 48V lithium-ion battery systems, including those with their current 47Ah cell and the upcoming 54Ah ceramic cell planned for mass production in Jamestown.
What makes this certification particularly notable is the rigorous safety testing involved. UL2580 is widely recognized as one of the most demanding safety standards in the battery industry, requiring batteries to pass fire propagation, vibration, shock, and short circuit testing. These destructive tests simulate extreme conditions that batteries might encounter in industrial applications, particularly in material handling equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks where operational environments can be harsh.
The technical improvements in these next-generation batteries are substantial. Enhanced charge rates mean faster turnaround times for equipment, critical in operations where downtime equals lost productivity. Improved energy density translates to longer run times between charges or potentially smaller battery footprints for the same power output. The company's claim of offering the highest energy densities in the material handling industry suggests they've achieved meaningful differentiation in a competitive technical specification.
From a technology readiness perspective, this certification indicates Electrovaya has cleared a major hurdle for commercial deployment. With availability beginning this year for these next-generation systems, the company is positioned to integrate its advanced technology into the industrial equipment market where safety certification is non-negotiable for adoption.
The UL2580 certification achievement strengthens Electrovaya's market position in several meaningful ways. The material handling segment, which the company identifies as "a large portion of revenue," now has a path to upgraded products with improved performance specifications. This is particularly significant as industrial battery users typically prioritize safety, reliability, and operational efficiency – all areas addressed by this certification.
The inclusion of both current 47Ah cells and future 54Ah cells in this certification is strategically important. It creates continuity between existing product lines and future manufacturing at their Jamestown facility, enabling a smoother transition as production scales. This certification effectively de-risks a portion of their manufacturing expansion by pre-qualifying the battery designs before mass production begins in 2026.
Electrovaya's emphasis on having "the highest energy densities of batteries used in the material handling industry" highlights a key differentiator in a market where operational runtime directly impacts customer productivity. In material handling applications, higher energy density translates to longer operating cycles or reduced battery size and weight – both valuable customer benefits that can command premium pricing.
The timing of this certification aligns well with broader industrial electrification trends. As warehousing and logistics operations increasingly transition from lead-acid to lithium-ion power solutions, having next-generation products ready for deployment positions Electrovaya to capture share in this growing market. With deployment beginning this year, the company can establish commercial validation ahead of their Jamestown capacity expansion, potentially creating a demand pipeline that aligns with their production scaling plans.
Latest battery systems feature enhanced performance and include 54Ah ceramic cell to be mass produced in Jamestown, NY
Passed the most stringent safety testing in the industry, including fire propagation testing
Further strengthens the Company's leadership position in the market for industrial and heavy duty vehicles
TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / July 10, 2025 / Electrovaya Inc. ("Electrovaya" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:ELVA)(TSX:ELVA), a leading lithium-ion battery technology and manufacturing company, is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed UL2580 certification for 448 distinct models of its latest generation 24V, 36V, and 48V lithium-ion battery systems. The certification includes battery systems composed of its current 47Ah cell in addition to its 54Ah cell which will be mass produced at its facility in Jamestown, New York in 2026. The next generation models feature improved charge rates, energy density, ergonomics and overall performance. Notably, the new models also provide the highest energy densities of batteries used in the material handling industry, providing an additional competitive advantage. These next generation battery systems will start being made available to customers this year.
The UL2580 certification involved some of the most stringent safety testing standards in the industry and included fire propagation testing, vibration, shock and short circuit testing amongst other destructive testing.
"This is an important milestone as we prepare to launch our next generation of products for one of our key industrial markets," said Dr. Raj DasGupta, CEO of Electrovaya. "The UL2580 certification is one of the most trusted safety benchmarks in the battery industry and underscores the strength of the safety capabilities of our Infinity battery technology. The material handling industry represents a large portion of our revenue and with our significant advancements made for our next generation products, we expect to further strengthen our leadership position in the market."
Investor and Media Contact:
Jason Roy
VP, Corporate Development and Investor Relations
Electrovaya Inc.
905-855-4618 / jroy@electrovaya.com
About Electrovaya Inc.
Electrovaya Inc. (NASDAQ:ELVA) (TSX:ELVA) is a pioneering leader in the global energy transformation, focused on contributing to the prevention of climate change by supplying safe and long-lasting lithium-ion batteries. The Company has extensive IP and designs, develops and manufactures proprietary lithium-ion batteries and battery systems for energy storage and heavy duty electric vehicles based on its Infinity Battery Technology Platform. This technology offers enhanced safety and industry leading battery longevity. The Company is also developing next generation solid state battery technology at its Labs division. Headquartered in Ontario, Canada, Electrovaya has two operating sites in Canada and has acquired a 52-acre site with a 135,000 square foot manufacturing facility in New York state for its planned gigafactory. To learn more about Electrovaya, please explore www.electrovaya.com.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to announcements regarding cell performance, cycle life, longevity, projected performance, extrapolated cycle life, energy density, relative performance compared to competitors, planned production in Jamestown New York, ability to start production in Jamestown in the expected timeframe, planned 54Ah lithium-ion ceramic cell in product lines in 2025 and 2026, use in commercial vehicle and energy storage applications, energy density, cell performance, safety, cost of ownership, life cycle cost, and can generally be identified by the use of words such as "may", "will", "could", "should", "would", "likely", "possible", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "objective", "seed", "growing" and "continue" (or the negative thereof) and words and expressions of similar import. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements involve risks and uncertainties, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Certain material factors and assumptions are applied in making forward-looking statements, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Statements with respect to solid state batteries, battery technologies and production roadmaps, are based on an assumption that the Company's customers and users will deploy its products in accordance with communicated intentions, and the Company has investment capital to deploy. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations include but are not limited to macroeconomic effects on the Company and its business and on the Company's customers, including inflation and tightening credit availability due to systemic bank risk, economic conditions generally and their effect on consumer demand and capital availability, labour shortages, supply chain constraints, the potential effect of health based restrictions in Canada, the US and internationally on the Company's ability to produce and deliver products, and on its customers' and end users' demand for and use of products, which effects are not predictable and may be affected by additional regional outbreaks and variants, and other factors which may cause disruptions in the Company's supply chain and Company's capability to deliver and develop its products. Additional information about material factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations and about material factors or assumptions applied in making forward-looking statements may be found in the Company's Annual Information Form for the year ended September 30, 2024 under "Risk Factors", and in the Company's most recent annual Management's Discussion and Analysis under "Qualitative And Quantitative Disclosures about Risk and Uncertainties" as well as in other public disclosure documents filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the forward-looking statements contained in this document, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
SOURCE: Electrovaya, Inc.
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