Lion Electric's heavy-duty battery pack meets certification requirements

Jun 13, 2024

The Lion Electric Company says its LionBattery HD, a lithium-ion battery pack designed for the company's heavy-duty trucks, has passed final certification. It can now meet the most rigorous criteria and safety regulations in the automotive industry, the company says.

It tested the 105 kWh proprietary battery packs with third party testing partners, Lion says. The batteries will power the Lion8 Tractor.

"This advancement underscores our dedication to excellence, reliability and safety, solidifying our leadership role in North America's transportation electrification landscape, as the battery serves as a critical component of the vehicle," says Marc Bedard, CEO and founder of Lion. "With major battery development milestones behind us, we will now focus on optimizing the integration of both the LionBattery MD and HD packs on our vehicles, which should ultimately translate into production efficiency."

The LionBattery MD was certified in December. It powers the company's medium-duty trucks and school buses.

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