Indian automaker Mahindra and German automotive equipment manufacturer FEV have developed a new lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery for Mahindra Electric Origin SUVs.

The system has recently undergone an extensive series of tests, including fuel fire testing, nail penetration and rollover tests, to demonstrate its compliance with international safety standards. These tests were carried out at Mahindra’s facilities as well as at FEV’s eDLP high-voltage battery test center in Germany.

The battery system is available in 59 kWh and 79 kWh variants, and has fast charging capability of 20-80% in 20 minutes, according to the companies.

The companies opened a presale for the battery system in mid-February, and it is now going into series production. They are planning to work together to develop further battery systems in the future.

“By bringing together our competencies, we were able to develop a battery system that is tailored to the needs of the Indian target market,” said Dr. Thomas Hülshorst, Global Vice President, Electric Powertrain at FEV.

Source: FEV