Bengaluru startup opens India’s first commercial Li-ion cell manufacturing line

The startup also launched its indigenously developed battery management system—Charvik, incorporated with state-of-the-art power control mechanisms—and its academic engagement programme named Log9 Rise to support talent pool creation in battery technologies in the country.

Dr Akshay Singhal, co-founder & CEO of Log9 Materials, said, “It is a moment of pleasure for us to inform you that to date, Log has deployed almost 3,000 batteries in Evs, which have covered around 5.5 million kilometres. Log has also expanded its footprints in more than 20 cities across the country including Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai. Our cells are designed from the ground-up in India; to suit Indian operating conditions, climate and customers, and are hence going to play a crucial role in making India self-reliant while helping the nation realise its ambitious electric mobility vision.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Vijay Raghavan, former principal scientific advisor to the prime minister, said, “Climate change isn’t a challenge of tomorrow but a reality of today. Businesses, societies and governments must work together to harness bold new ways to accelerate the race for zero emissions and tackle climate change head-on. Log9 combines innovative technologies to capture new opportunities and report a real success story. Deep tech holds great potential for combating climate change, with cell and battery technologies serving as a foundational component that enables the translation of cyber solutions to physical realities.”

Former Indian Space Research Organisation chairman Dr K Sivan said he was delighted to see that India was making great strides towards sustainability. “We are very close to reaching our target. It brings me immense joy to witness Log9’s significant contribution in this endeavour through the production of low-cost commercial lithium-ion cells.”

Log9 has an extensive product portfolio consisting of the RapidX range of EV batteries, including RapidX 2000 for commercial electric two-wheelers, RapidX 6000 and 8000 for three-wheelers and RapidX 12000 and 15000 for four-wheelers catering to last-mile deliveries. These lithium-titanate oxide batteries are designed specifically for tropical climatic conditions.