Omega Seiki Mobility, Honda Power Pack Energy Signs MoU For Swappable Battery Tech

Electric vehicle manufacturer, Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) has partnered with Honda Power Pack Energy India (HEID), a subsidiary of the Honda Motor Co., to ushers in a new era of swappable battery technology. As part of this tie-up, Honda Power Pack Energy India will provide Omega Seiki Mobility with cutting-edge swappable batteries and establish a network of quick interchange stations in Tier 1 cities across India.

In a statement, Uday Narang, Founder and Chairman of Omega Seiki Mobility, said "This partnership is not just about mobility; it's about empowerment, innovation, and a greener, more promising future for all of India. In the next two years, we intend to implement Honda e: Swap Technology in over 10,000 vehicles in the Passenger and Cargo segments.”

With the Honda e:swap service, HEID enables auto rickshaw drivers to swap discharged batteries (Honda Mobile Power Pack e:) with fully charged ones at strategically located battery stations, often situated at Hindustan Petroleum petrol stations and metro stations. HEID intends to develop an extensive battery swap network, initially in Bengaluru and expanding to other Tier 1 cities.

While signing the MoU, Tomohide Haraguchi, Vice President of Technology and OEM development, Honda Power Pack Energy India, said, “The lithium-ion battery technology and know-how that Honda has cultivated over many years in the global 4-wheeler market were concentrated in this swappable battery pack called Honda Mobile Power Pack e:. This safe and reliable lithium-ion battery pack offering will surely accelerate the expansion of Omega Seiki Mobility's sales expansion of innovative electric vehicles.”

Omega Seiki Mobility's upcoming EV Three Wheeler (Cargo and Passenger) will be equipped with HEID’s intelligent swappable batteries utilising advanced lithium-ion technology. These state-of-the-art batteries are poised to enhance overall vehicle safety and performance offering to eliminate range anxiety.  The extensive network of quick interchange stations will empower electric three-wheeler drivers to effortlessly exchange their batteries in less than two minutes, effectively addressing concerns related to range limitations and long refuelling times.