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Electrification

Electrification solutions for off-highway machines and special vehicles

Kinell supports manufacturers, system providers and retrofitters of off-highway machines and special vehicles with interdisciplinary support for electrification projects.

We don’t see ourselves as just a supplier — we’re your solution partner in electrification, working in tight collaboration with your internal engineering team for the efficient, safe, and fast development of e-vehicle system architecture.

Let’s talk early. The best results come when we’re involved from the start.

HV system design & Network realization

Designing high-voltage (HV) architectures for off-highway and special vehicles is a complex engineering challenge for which many OEMs cannot justify the internal investment in tools, facilities and resources.

Our consultancy services help reduce system cost and complexity while ensuring a robust, safety-first approach. Our library of pre-validated subsystems accelerates development and helps you bring your machine to market faster.

E-control system design & Software integration

We support your entire control system development – from architecture and requirements management to commissioning and validation.

Our services include:

  • Control unit specification and CAN bus design
  • Safety and system structure planning
  • Integration into your vehicle’s higher-level control and data systems
  • Functional safety compliance (ISO 26262 / IEC 61508)

Thermal management design & realization

Each component in an e-system – from HV batteries and fuel cells to driver cabins – presents unique thermal challenges.

We deliver:

  • Complete thermal architecture design
  • Component sizing and intelligent thermal control strategies
  • Full implementation, from tubing to controls

The result: optimized performance, efficiency, and system reliability.

LV power supply & Safety system design

We design and implement low-voltage (LV) power systems that are safe, efficient, and fully integrated with your vehicle’s control system.

Our services include:

  • Power supply architecture (12V/24V), DC/DC converter sizing, and protection
  • Design of fuse boxes or central electrical units
  • Safety circuits including interlocks, manual disconnects, and emergency cut-offs
  • Complete LV cable and circuit diagrams
  • Cable harness production and delivery

Mechanical packaging & Retrofit solutions

We simplify electric system assembly with pre-installed, ready-to-integrate modules.

Our offer includes:

  • Mechanical integration and installation of HV, LV, and thermal systems
  • Control software installation and system commissioning
  • Retrofit kits for converting existing or new ICE vehicles to electric drive

Whether you’re working on a prototype or a small production run, we can design, validate and build.

E-components selection & Integration support

Selecting the right components is critical to performance, cost, and longevity. We help you source and integrate the best-fit components from leading manufacturers.

We cover the entire e-system:

  • Drive systems (motors, inverters)
  • Energy systems (batteries, chargers, DC/DC converters)
  • Thermal systems (HV heaters, electric compressors, heat pumps)
  • Auxiliary systems (power steering, air compressors)
  • LV and safety components

We are an integration partner to industry leading suppliers  like Danfoss Editron, Bosch-Rexroth eLION, Webasto, BorgWarner, MAHLE, and others. 

Protoyping

Need to move fast? We specialize in rapid prototype development – from individual components to full e-systems.

We offer:

  • Prototyping of HV cables, LV harnesses, PDUs, and more
  • Integration of third-party components
  • On-site and in-house assembly areas, HV lab, and testing tools
  • Initial commissioning and validation, both in our facility and at your site
  • Full measurement and data logging support (CAN, HV instrumentation)

Trust in our experience when it comes to the efficient development of the e-system of your e-vehicle.

Contact us in the early stages of your project implementation, because we see ourselves not as a supplier but as a solution partner for your concerns (HV architecture, HV solutions).