FORVIA HELLA Introduces 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Battery Pack With Integrated Energy Management

FORVIA HELLA Introduces 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Battery Pack With Integrated Energy Management

(IN BRIEF) FORVIA HELLA has introduced its first fully integrated 12-volt lithium-ion battery pack for electric and hybrid vehicles, combining lithium-ion cells and a low-voltage battery management system in one unit. The company said the product is designed to provide a stable and intelligent power supply for safety, comfort and infotainment functions, while also serving as a redundant energy source if the high-voltage on-board network fails. Compared with conventional lead-acid batteries, the new system is around 20% lighter and is intended to reduce installation space, simplify interfaces and allow more flexible integration into vehicle architectures. FORVIA HELLA has already received series orders from several international automotive manufacturers with a combined value in the low- to mid-three-digit million-euro range, and series production is planned to begin in China in summer 2027. Used together with the company’s high-voltage DC-DC converter, the battery pack is designed to support redundant power supply for safety-related vehicle functions up to ASIL D.

(PRESS RELEASE) LIPPSTADT, 2-Jul-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — FORVIA HELLA has launched its first fully integrated 12-volt lithium-ion battery pack, expanding its energy-management portfolio for electric and hybrid vehicles.

The new system combines lithium-ion battery cells and a low-voltage battery management system within a single product. FORVIA HELLA said the integrated approach is intended to reduce weight, lower system complexity and improve the safety and reliability of vehicle energy supplies.

The automotive supplier has already secured series-production orders from several international vehicle manufacturers. The total order volume is in the low- to mid-three-digit million-euro range.

Series production is scheduled to begin in China in summer 2027.

FORVIA HELLA said a dependable 12-volt power supply remains essential in electric and hybrid vehicles, despite the presence of high-voltage systems.

A wide range of safety- and comfort-related functions continues to rely on the 12-volt electrical network. These include driver-assistance systems, infotainment equipment and other vehicle electronics.

The low-voltage network also serves as a back-up power source if the main high-voltage energy system becomes unavailable, helping to keep safety-critical functions such as steering and braking operational.

The new battery pack uses algorithms designed to monitor current, voltage, temperature and other operational parameters. This supports precise determination of battery state of charge and state of health across the product’s working life and under demanding operating conditions.

By integrating the battery cells and management system into one subsystem, FORVIA HELLA said the product requires less installation space and reduces the number of system interfaces needed within the vehicle.

This is intended to make integration into vehicle architectures simpler and more flexible.

The battery pack is also around 20% lighter than conventional lead-acid batteries, according to the company.

Sebastian Keils, Head of Global Product Center Energy Management in FORVIA HELLA’s Electronics business group, said the new product reflects the company’s strategy of supplying integrated energy-management systems rather than only individual components.

He said the battery pack is designed to help automotive manufacturers develop more efficient, safer and more reliable electrical architectures as they expand electric and hybrid vehicle programmes.

FORVIA HELLA also supplies a high-voltage DC-DC converter that can be combined with the 12-volt lithium-ion battery pack.

Under this arrangement, the converter supplies the low-voltage electrical loads from the high-voltage network during normal operation. If the high-voltage system fails, the 12-volt battery pack can take over to maintain uninterrupted energy supply.

The company said this combined system can support redundant power supply for safety-relevant vehicle functions up to Automotive Safety Integrity Level D, known as ASIL D.

FORVIA HELLA said providing both components enables it to support vehicle manufacturers with a more complete understanding of the overall electrical system, helping them design robust energy architectures for safety-critical functions.

FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA. With over 137,500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide. In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of €26.2 billion prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index. FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 34,000 employees at over 125 locations, the company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.0 billion in the fiscal year 2025. www.hella.com

Media Contacts:

Daniel MORFELD
Group Press Officer
+49 (0) 294 13 875 66
daniel.morfeld@forvia.com

Nadine-Kristin REILMANN
Press Officer Automotive Technology
+49 (0) 172 14 834 89
nadine-kristin.reilmann@forvia.com

SOURCE: FORVIA HELLA