Highpower International Inc. is a Shenzhen-based battery manufacturer producing Ni-MH and Li-ion cells, BMS, and energy storage systems. The company emphasizes safety, wide-temperature performance, fast charging, vertical integration, and battery recycling across consumer, mobility, medical, and ESS markets.
Highpower International Inc., founded in 2001 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China, is a global manufacturer of rechargeable batteries and battery systems. The company develops Ni-MH and Li-ion cells, battery management systems, energy storage products, and recycling services. With international offices in Mountain View, California and Hong Kong and more than 2,600 employees, Highpower focuses on safe, environmentally conscious manufacturing and reliable power solutions across consumer electronics, electric mobility, medical devices, and energy storage markets. Its stated mission emphasizes product safety, sustainability, and continuous technical improvement.
Highpower develops Ni-MH and Li-ion chemistries with supporting BMS and pack-level integration. Li-ion offerings include high-voltage cells, fast-charge designs, high-rate and wide-temperature cells (rated for extended low/high-temperature operation), and vehicle-grade safety features. The company supplies liquid-cooled 314Ah packs and modular ESS solutions. Vertical integration covers materials sourcing, cell manufacturing, pack assembly, and recycling, supporting rigorous testing and safety verification. Environmental benefits include recycling services and process controls aimed at reducing waste and improving lifecycle resource recovery.
Highpower supplies cells, modules, custom battery packs, BMS, portable and residential energy storage products, and recycling services. Key features include fast-charge capability, wide-temperature operation, high-rate discharge, and vehicle-grade safety. Applications span consumer electronics, electric mobility (LEVs and EV backup), medical devices, power tools, robotics, and energy storage systems for residential and commercial use.
In early 2025 Highpower opened a new Li-ion battery factory in Vietnam to expand manufacturing capacity and diversify its supply base. Also in 2025 the company entered a strategic partnership with LeydenJar to commercialize next-generation consumer batteries, focusing on higher energy density and improved performance. Both initiatives aim to broaden product offerings and strengthen global production and commercialization capabilities.
Highpower was taken private in late 2019 through a buyout led by company executives and investment entities. Major post-privatization stakeholders include Chairman & CEO Dang Yu (George) Pan, directors and senior employees, and Essence International Capital Limited, which provided US$51.1 million in equity financing for the transaction. The company is privately held with ownership details beyond the main consortium not publicly disclosed.
