Amid great interest from over 250 invited guests, His Majesty the King opened ELEO's new battery factory on Thursday 26 January. Using an electric excavator, King Willem-Alexander unveiled the first battery module produced in the new factory. This marked the official opening.
ELEO was founded in 2017 by former students of Eindhoven University of Technology. They developed a revolutionary electric motorbike. The goal was to drive this around the world in 80 days. Meanwhile, the company's mission is to make high-quality battery systems accessible for a wide range of industrial applications.
Modular battery system
From this vision, ELEO developed a modular battery system. This system is distinguished by an advanced battery management system (BMS) and innovative thermal management system. It brings significant advantages in terms of safety, reliability and longevity. In April 2022, Japanese multinational Yanmar acquired a majority stake in the company.
Blueprint for upscaling
The opening of the new factory increases battery production capacity tenfold to around 10,000 packs per year. "The opening of our new factory is a celebratory moment for our entire team. That is why we are also particularly proud that King Willem-Alexander officially opened the factory," says Bas Verkaik, co-founder at ELEO. "With the new factory, we are able to significantly increase our production capacity. This is important to meet the growing demand for our battery packs. In addition, this factory serves as a blueprint for further international scale-up in the coming years."
Guided tour
After the official opening, King Willem-Alexander was given a tour of the new factory. In it, he received explanations about the production process of the battery systems. He also spoke to several employees about their work at ELEO.
Automated production
The new factory is equipped with high-quality machinery. This is necessary to enable automated production. The facility has an area of 3,000 m2. There is also the possibility of further scaling up in the near future.
New generation of batteries
The opening of the new battery factory also marks the start of production of ELEO's new generation of batteries. These products are specifically designed for industrial vehicles and machinery. They offer manufacturers the flexibility to customise battery pack specifications according to application requirements.
Photos: Royal visit during the opening of ELEO's new battery factory (Photo: ELEO)
