Farasis Energy Europe and Eberspächer have established an exclusive strategic partnership aimed at the development, production, marketing, and sales of low-voltage batteries for automotive applications. Announced on February 12, 2025, both companies, headquartered in the Stuttgart region of Germany, will collaboratively offer low-voltage battery solutions ranging from 12 to 48 volts to the automotive sector.
The partnership seeks to capitalize on the substantial market potential in high-performance low-voltage batteries, particularly for use in starter, backup, and mild hybrid systems. Johannes Weber, Vice President of the Automotive Electronics Business Unit at Eberspächer, stated that the collaboration leverages their expertise in battery management systems, combining Eberspächer’s software and hardware capabilities with Farasis’s advanced battery cell and housing technologies. This synergy is expected to better meet the evolving needs of automotive manufacturers for new vehicle generations.
Thomas Schnepf, General Manager of Farasis Energy Europe, highlighted that the partnership enables the provision of optimal technical battery solutions from a single source. He emphasized that Farasis can focus on its strengths in cell and battery expertise while Eberspächer manages the software and hardware interfaces with customers, ensuring comprehensive and integrated battery solutions.
In 2024, Eberspächer became one of the first companies in Europe to successfully launch an ASIL-C rated 12 V lithium-ion battery management system for automotive applications, featuring an integrated semiconductor-based switch. This system is employed in the starter battery of an international automobile manufacturer, enhancing the safety of automated driving functions and reducing weight compared to traditional lead-acid batteries. Eberspächer is currently advancing the development of next-generation battery management systems for voltage ranges between 12 and 48 volts.
As part of the strategic partnership, Farasis will utilize its extensive expertise in cell production and battery design, incorporating its latest High-Power LFP technology. These cells offer charge and discharge rates exceeding 40 C and a cycle life of over 15,000 cycles, making them well-suited to meet the stringent requirements of 12 V and 48 V applications in the automotive industry.
The collaboration is focused on the next generation of high-performance 12 V and 48 V battery systems tailored for mild hybrid and electric vehicles. By combining their respective strengths, Farasis Energy Europe and Eberspächer aim to deliver advanced battery solutions that support the growing demand for efficient and reliable power systems in the evolving electric vehicle market.
Source: Farasis Energy
