VoltUp Introduces PowerCore 2.0 Battery With Over 10-Year Life

Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) start-up, VoltUp has introduced advanced cell chemistry in its swappable batteries that caters to a wide spectrum of EV powertrains, with their in-house designed PowerCore 2.0. The battery is designed for all vehicle segments right from slow-speed e-2Wheelers to heavy-duty e-LCVs. 

PowerCore 2.0 was approved by ARAI in adherence to the new AIS-156 guidelines in March 2023 and the company claims that it will provide consumers a longer battery life cycle along with better safety.

Commenting on VoltUp introducing PowerCore 2.0, Siddharth Kabra, Co-Founder & CEO of VoltUp, said, “Our new battery packs have an extended life with improved safety and thermal stability, we expect the consumer to focus on their driving needs instead of optimising their battery life. The battery is designed in-house on a new platform which will further expand interest among B2C consumers who demand improved torque.”

Persistent range anxiety is an area of concern for most last-mile connectivity agents. While swapping stations at intermittent distances helps e-2wheelers and e-3wheelers to swap batteries with almost no downtime, the new battery will also enhance the drivers' ride experience with improved torque. 

While VoltUp swapping stations are being updated to ensure a seamless transition to the new batteries, the infrastructure changes will continue to support existing battery packs. The existing battery packs will continue to be serviced and maintained until the end-of-life cycle. 

The company is testing the PowerCore 2.0 with multiple OEM products to offer a comprehensive vehicle and energy solution. The battery has a life cycle of over 10 years. Through the VoltUp platform, consumers will be able to choose a vehicle and subscribe to the battery as per their running needs.

Currently, VoltUp has around 150 stations with 1,800+ charging docks across 12 cities and 8 states. By the end of the calendar year 2024, VoltUp aims to increase its number of stations to around 2,000.