LionVolt

What LionVolt does

LionVolt is a Dutch battery manufacturer founded in 2020 as a spin-out from TNO Holst Centre in Eindhoven, focused on commercialising a proprietary 3D anode architecture for lithium-metal solid-state batteries. The company's core technology is a three-dimensional scaffold that distributes lithium deposition across a high-surface-area structure rather than a flat plane, delivering 50–100% more energy density than conventional graphite-based lithium-ion cells. Two pouch-cell products are currently shipping from the Thurso, Scotland facility to evaluation customers: the Initial Test Cell at 350 Wh/kg with up to 3C charge/discharge rates and 150+ cycles, and the Energy Cell at 420 Wh/kg with up to 4C rates and 200+ cycles. The 3D anode is produced in a reel-to-reel format compatible with standard cell-manufacturing equipment, and the architecture is designed to extend across lithium-ion, solid-state, and sodium-ion chemistries.

LionVolt generates revenue through direct hardware sales of lithium-metal cells to performance-critical application manufacturers, with pricing conducted via quote-based commercial supply agreements under non-publicly disclosed terms. The go-to-market targets drone and UAV manufacturers as the primary segment, with aviation/eVTOL, light mobility/robotics, and electric vehicles as additional verticals. The customer engagement model is a structured three-step process: application qualification, bench testing and system integration, and commercial supply — a sales motion suited to long validation timelines in aerospace and defense. Distribution is direct from the Thurso manufacturing facility (UN 38.3 certified as of May 2026), supplemented by a manufacturing partnership with JR Energy Solution in Korea signed in April 2026. The company employs 50+ people across two countries, with R&D in Eindhoven and manufacturing in Thurso, and has raised approximately €16 million in disclosed funding through seed and later rounds.

Name

LionVolt

Legal name

LionVolt BV

Website

https://lionvolt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LionVolt is a Dutch battery manufacturer developing proprietary 3D solid-state lithium-metal cells delivering 350–420 Wh/kg energy density for drone, UAV, aviation, and electric vehicle manufacturers, with manufacturing in Scotland and R&D in the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Advanced Battery Cells

akta.pro primary industry

Cell Manufacturing (Cylindrical, Prismatic, Pouch) (EUAFABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Battery Cells (Li-ion, LFP, Sodium-ion, Lead-acid, NiMH) (IMAGAHAA)

Keywords

• Solid-state batteries
• Lithium-metal batteries
• 3D anode technology
• Battery cell manufacturing
• Energy storage solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Eindhoven

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Lithium-Metal Cell Sales: LionVolt manufactures and sells lithium-metal cells to drone, UAV, aviation, and electric vehicle manufacturers. Initial product offering is now shipping to evaluation customers with full commercial availability planned for Q4 2026. Revenue comes from cell sales with scaling production capacity through partnership with JR Energy Solution.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

LionVolt manufactures and sells lithium-metal pouch cells built on a proprietary 3D anode architecture that delivers 50-100% more energy density than conventional lithium-ion cells. The company currently offers two cell products — the Initial Test Cell (350 Wh/kg) and the Energy Cell (420 Wh/kg) — shipping to evaluation customers with full commercial availability planned for Q4 2026, targeting performance-critical applications in drones, UAVs, aviation, light mobility, and electric vehicles.

Product overview

LionVolt offers two lithium-metal pouch cell products — the Initial Test Cell and the Energy Cell — both built on the company's proprietary 3D anode architecture. The Initial Test Cell targets applications requiring peak power and fast turnaround (350 Wh/kg, up to 3C), while the Energy Cell maximizes energy density for extended flight time and payload capacity (420 Wh/kg, up to 4C). Both products share the same patented 3D anode technology platform, are manufactured in Thurso, Scotland, and target performance-critical applications including drones, UAVs, aviation, light mobility, robotics, and electric vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Initial Test Cell A high energy density and high power delivery lithium-metal pouch cell designed for demanding operational profiles including takeoff loads, rapid cycling, and fast turnaround. Delivers 350 Wh/kg energy density with up to 3C charge/discharge rates and 150+ cycle life. Targeted at performance-critical drone, UAV, aviation, and electric vehicle manufacturers.
• Energy Cell An optimized lithium-metal pouch cell for maximum energy density in a compact, lightweight format. Designed for platforms where flight time and payload are everything. Delivers 420 Wh/kg energy density with up to 4C charge/discharge rates and 200+ cycle life. Targets drone, UAV, aviation, and electric vehicle manufacturers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 to 100% more energy density than conventional lithium-ion
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Solid Power: Solid Power is a U.S.-based solid-state lithium-metal battery developer targeting EV and aerospace applications. Directly comparable to LionVolt as a solid-state cell manufacturer pursuing automotive and aviation customers with sulfide-based technology.
• QuantumScape: QuantumScape develops solid-state lithium-metal batteries for EVs with Volkswagen as a major partner. Directly comparable as a solid-state cell developer focused on automotive applications, though at much larger scale and capital.
• ProLogium Technology: ProLogium is a Taiwan-based solid-state battery manufacturer building gigafactories in Europe and Asia. Directly comparable as a solid-state cell producer with automotive OEM partnerships and similar European expansion ambitions.
• Amprius Technologies: Amprius manufactures silicon-anode lithium-ion batteries with high energy density for aviation, drone, and defense markets. Closely comparable to LionVolt given its overlapping focus on drone/UAV customers and energy-density-driven cell performance.
• Sila Nanotechnologies: Sila develops silicon-anode battery materials that boost energy density of conventional Li-ion cells. Comparable to LionVolt as a next-generation anode platform company targeting automotive and consumer electronics OEMs.

Broad incumbents

• Samsung SDI: Samsung SDI is a major global battery manufacturer with a broad portfolio across EV, ESS, and consumer applications. Comparable as a broad incumbent actively developing solid-state and lithium-metal cells that could compete with LionVolt's premium positioning.
• LG Energy Solution: LG Energy Solution is one of the world's largest lithium-ion battery makers supplying global automakers. Comparable as a broad incumbent pursuing solid-state technology roadmaps that could pressure LionVolt's differentiation.
• CATL: CATL is the world's largest battery manufacturer and dominant supplier of EV cells globally. Comparable as a broad incumbent with significant R&D into next-generation chemistries including solid-state and sodium-ion.

Regional players

• Morrow Batteries: Morrow Batteries is a Norway-based battery startup building a gigafactory for Li-ion and next-generation cells with European supply chain focus. Comparable as a European regional peer pursuing sovereign battery production.

Emerging players

• Group14 Technologies: Group14 manufactures silicon-carbon anode materials that boost Li-ion energy density for EVs and consumer electronics. Comparable as an emerging next-gen anode player that overlaps with LionVolt's energy-density-driven value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors5 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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