A European commercial vehicle OEM aiming to scale electrification across high-mileage, heavy-duty applications. The client sought to overcome critical barriers including battery lifespan, total cost of ownership, and compliance with stringent safety standards.

Our Contribution:
Shentou supported the client during a strategic co-development partnership with a leading battery manufacturer to explore and implement a next-generation, ultra-long-life battery solution designed for commercial vehicle requirements. Key outcomes included:

• 15-year / 1.5-million-km battery lifespan, setting new durability standards for electric trucks and buses
• Lifecycle-optimized battery design, incorporating advanced electrode materials and proprietary BMS algorithms to minimize degradation and maximize long-term performance
• Enhanced safety at both cell and pack levels:
  • Cell-level: Compliance with UN38.3 and GB 38031 standards through rigorous nail penetration and short-circuit testing
  • Pack-level: Reinforced structural integrity exceeding industry impact benchmarks, integrated with vehicle underbody for improved crash stability
• Performance enhancements:
  • Increased energy density
  • Ultra-fast charging capability (up to 10 kWh/minute)

Beyond technical milestones, the solution also enabled:

• Comprehensive cost modeling, projecting over 20% lifecycle savings compared to conventional battery technologies
• Streamlined regulatory compliance across key markets, including the EU, China, and other emerging regions

Impact:
This collaboration helped the OEM to:

• Expand into demanding, high-mileage segments such as logistics fleets operating over 100,000 km per year
• Advance electrification of long-service-life platforms, including urban buses and heavy trucks
• Address customer concerns around battery longevity, replacement costs, and operational downtime