AMTE Power

AMTE Power was a UK battery cell manufacturer of lithium-ion and sodium-ion cylindrical and pouch cells, known for fast-charging, high-power lithium cells and a certified sodium-ion product for stationary storage and portable power.

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Company Overview

AMTE Power, founded in 2013 with corporate roots back to 1997, is a UK-based battery cell manufacturer headquartered in Thurso, United Kingdom. The company develops and produces lithium-ion and sodium-ion cells in cylindrical and pouch formats for automotive, aerospace, industrial and stationary energy storage markets. AMTE focused on rapid-charging, high-power cells and a certified sodium-ion product line. Its stated aim was to strengthen the UK battery supply chain by commercializing alternative chemistries and scaling cell manufacturing, including plans for a large-scale manufacturing site in Dundee targeted for operation in the mid-2020s.

Battery Technology

AMTE Power produced both lithium-ion and sodium-ion cells engineered for high power density, fast recharge and operational safety. Key lithium products delivered continuous currents above 460 A and pulse currents above 960 A with energy densities around 145–150 Wh/kg and rapid-charge capability (~6 minutes). The sodium-ion Ultra Safe cells are UN38.3 certified and reached ~93% charge in one hour for stationary and portable use. AMTE licensed sodium-ion IP from Faradion and pursued recycled copper in anodes to reduce embedded carbon in cell manufacturing.

Products

AMTE’s product range included Ultra High Power lithium-ion cells for fast-charging EVs and high-discharge applications, Ultra Energy cylindrical cells for stationary storage, Ultra Prime single-use cells for industrial sectors, and Ultra Safe sodium-ion cells for grid and portable energy systems. Applications spanned automotive, energy storage, aerospace, defense and oil & gas.

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Investors

AMTE Power’s historical ownership included institutional nominee accounts (Pershing Nominees listed as a major shareholder) and individual stakeholders such as Carl Maine. Arena Investors LP provided lending during financial stress. In early 2024 the company entered administration and LionVolt acquired AMTE’s Thurso production assets; a prospective unnamed investor had previously been reported in discussions for a larger equity stake.

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