Accelera, a subsidiary of Cummins, has introduced its advanced LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery, engineered to meet the demanding needs of medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles and off-highway applications. Designed with a focus on safety, performance, and sustainability, the new battery system represents a major step in Accelera’s vision to accelerate the transition to zero-emission transportation.
The 102 kWh battery pack operates at up to 840 V, delivering peak power of 306 kW (at 50% state of charge) and a continuous discharge of 204 kW, making it well-suited for trucks, buses, and off-highway machinery. Built around a modular and tiered architecture, it offers design flexibility — allowing vehicle manufacturers to configure multiple packs to fit various platforms and energy needs.
Key features of Accelera's LFP Battery
- Compact efficiency: This LFP battery delivers more energy in a smaller package, with reduced volume, lower weight, and extended driving range.
- Custom flexibility: This battery features a modular, tiered design that allows packs to be combined to meet the specific power requirements of each application.
- Optimized performance: This battery is equipped with a high-performance thermal management system that maintains ideal cell conditions and promotes a longer lifecycle.
- Extended durability: This LFP battery enables longer trips, supports higher payload capacity, and reduces maintenance needs over time.
- Enhanced safety: This battery offers a strong safety rating with increased resistance to external damage, ensuring secure operation in demanding environments.
Key Specifications of LFP Battery
| Chemistry | Lithium iron phosphate |
| Dimensions | 1140 mm x 620 mm x 560 mm (excluding connections) |
| Weight (dry) | 635 kg |
| Energy | Nominal: 102 kWh / Depth of Discharge: 95% |
| Peak power | Charge: 231 kW (50% SOC) / Discharge: 306 kW (50% SOC) |
| Continuous power | Charge: 198 kW (50% SOC) / Discharge: 204 kW (50% SOC) |
| Fast charge capability | 10 - 80% SOC, 25 min |
| Operating voltage | 586-840 V (726 nominal) |
| Cooling | H2O and Ethylene Glycol, 50:50 |
| Ingress protection | IP6K9K and IP67
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By leveraging the advantages of LFP chemistry, including inherent safety, lower cost, and longer lifespan, Accelera’s new platform addresses many of the challenges associated with electrifying large vehicles. The design also supports scalability for fleet operators, helping reduce the total cost of ownership while maintaining high energy density and operational efficiency.
With the Advanced LFP Battery, Accelera reinforces its role as a leading innovator in clean mobility, providing integrated electrification technologies that support the global transition toward sustainable and zero-emission transport.
This battery launch is part of a broader strategic push by Accelera to become a major player in zero-emissions solutions for commercial and industrial sectors. The company has formed strategic partnerships and investments to localize battery-cell production and strengthen its supply chain — for example, its joint-venture with Daimler Truck and PACCAR to form Amplify Cell Technologies for LFP cell production in the US.
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