Skip to content

Battery packs

Customer challenge

The electrification of off-highway machines presents unique challenges, as standard battery solutions often fail to meet the demanding requirements of rugged applications. Manufacturers must address several key challenges when integrating battery systems:

  • Battery sourcing & selection – Identifying and selecting the right battery chemistry, capacity, and performance characteristics among a wide variety of available technologies and standards
  • Custom fit & system engineering – Designing battery packs to fit within available space and weight constraints while addressing mechanical, electrical, thermal and software integration challenges
  • Robustness & durability – Ensuring resistance to vibrations, extreme temperatures, and harsh environmental conditions while maximizing the lifespan of batteries under heavy duty operational cycles
  • Safety & regulatory compliance – Ensuring compliance with stringent industry standards for battery safety, high-voltage protection, and functional safety
  • Vehicule integration and interfacing – Seamlessly interfacing with the vehicle’s power distribution system, communication network and control architecture to ensure reliable operation
  • Development time & cost – Minimizing engineering complexity and accelerating time-to-market by leveraging proven, application-specific solutions that simplify system design and validation
Kinell - Battery packs

System description

Our Customized Battery Packs are specifically designed for off-highway applications, offering the optimal balance of durability, energy density, power output, and longevity. Each solution is developed based on a deep analysis of the machine’s duty cycle to ensure maximum performance and seamless integration.

Key elements of our battery packs include:

  • Modular & Scalable Architecture – Configurable energy storage solutions based on premium battery cells and modules tailored to the machine’s power and runtime requirements (voltage level and kWh).
  • Integrated HV Cabling & Power Distribution Functionalities – Optimized high-voltage cabling and integrated power distribution features, including Permanent Isolation Monitoring, Pre-charge Management, High Voltage Interlock (HVIL),… ensuring system safety and efficiency.
  • Advanced Thermal Management – Liquid or air-cooled designs ensuring optimal operating conditions  even under extreme temperatures
  • Robust Mechanical Design – High-strength casings with IP-rated protection against dust and water, combined with advanced vibration damping features to withstand the machine’s specific vibration spectrum.
  • Integrated Power Management Software – Our PM-ECU (Power Management ECU) acts as the intelligent control hub, ensuring seamless communication between the Battery Management System (BMS), the charger, and the vehicle’s ECU(s). It enables optimal power distribution and advanced energy management strategies across all machine operating modes.

System diagram

Typical applications

Pictogramme construction

Construction equipment

Picto Agriculture

Agriculture

Picto Material Handling

Material handling

Picto Airport GSE

Airport GSE, Municipal & Special vehicles

Customer benefits & system features

10 years of experience

Leverage our decade-long expertise in designing and integrating battery solutions, validated across multiple real-world applications.

Optimized performance

Designed with a high level of customization to meet the exact power and energy needs of the application.

Plug-and-Play integration

All-in-one functionalities enable seamless vehicle system integration while reducing development efforts, validation time, and costs.

Robustness & durability

Engineered for extreme durability in typical off-road demanding environments.

Integrated safety

Multi-level safety approach (cell, module, and pack) ensuring compliance with industry standards and vehicle safety requirements.

Optimized TCO/ROI

Maximized uptime, reduced maintenance costs and extended battery lifecycles contribute to a lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Our design also considers second-life applications, ensuring long-term value and sustainability for your investment.

Cutting-edge & future-proof technology

Stay ahead of the curve with battery packs built on the latest advancements in energy storage. Our modular and software-upgradable design ensures long-term compatibility with emerging battery innovations, safeguarding your investment over time.

Technical features & data

Voltage

  • 48V to 800V

Energy & power

  • Customized (application-specific)

Cooling

  • Air & Liquid cooling

Communication protocols

  • CAN, CANopen, J1939