What Acculon Energy does

Acculon Energy is a U.S.-based battery systems manufacturer that designs, engineers, and produces industrial-grade lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery solutions for mission-critical and deep-cycle applications. The company's technology platform centers on its proprietary CORE (Configurable, Optimized, Reliable, Energy) architecture, which features 24V and 48V module platforms with thermal isolation and cell-to-cell fusing, configurable to support systems ranging from 24V to 1500V. Acculon serves five primary verticals: data centers and utilities (critical power for UPS, backup, and grid stabilization), as well as material handling, ground support equipment, and mobile elevated work platforms (deep-cycle industrial applications where the company replaces lead-acid batteries with lithium-ion and sodium-ion drop-in or custom-configured systems).

The company's business model combines off-the-shelf product sales (e.g., AE12-300L for ground support equipment, AE24-90L for scissor lifts), custom battery development using CORE modules, and contract manufacturing services. Acculon sells through direct enterprise field sales targeting industrial OEM manufacturers, with pricing structured as quote-based engagements requiring customer-specific proposals. The company recently opened a 2GWh manufacturing facility in Mason, Ohio in April 2026 and operates a hub-and-spoke distribution model with repair centers in South Carolina, Utah, and Texas. Strategic investors include Terex Corporation (Series A lead, 2022) and Eco Battery (significant investment, October 2025), and the company has established technology partnerships with Circulor and Rockwell Automation for supply chain traceability and EU Battery Regulation compliance.

Acculon traces its origins to 2009 when CAR Technologies was founded as a Tier 1 battery testing lab in partnership with Ohio State University's Center for Automotive Research. The company was rebranded as Acculon Energy in 2022 following the combination of CAR Technologies with Technicity LLC's battery prototyping division. The legacy operations accumulated 15+ years of battery testing data through Acculon Labs (now spun out as a standalone entity). The combined organization with Eco Battery has 100+ U.S.-based employees and is positioned to serve growing demand for American-made industrial battery systems amid supply chain reshoring and energy security priorities.

Name

Acculon Energy

Legal name

Acculon Energy, Inc.

Website

https://acculonenergy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Acculon Energy is a U.S.-based battery systems manufacturer that designs and produces lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery solutions for industrial OEMs across material handling, ground support equipment, mobile elevated work platforms, data centers, and utilities, using its proprietary CORE modular architecture.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Battery Manufacturing

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Material Handling & Warehouse Charging (forklift/AGV chargers, battery swapping) (IMAGAHAG), Energy Storage Software & Controls (EMS, monitoring, optimization, cybersecurity) (IMAGAHAJ), Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly (EUAFABAI)

Keywords

• Industrial battery systems
• Sodium-ion batteries
• Lithium-ion batteries
• Battery manufacturing
• Energy storage systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Battery System Sales: Sale of off-the-shelf battery systems and custom-configured battery packs using CORE module architecture. Products include ready-to-deploy battery systems for industrial applications including drop-in replacements for lead-acid batteries and configurable custom systems.
2. Custom Battery Development: Custom battery development services including design, prototyping, and production of bespoke battery systems using CORE modules tailored to unique customer requirements for chemistry, cell format, voltage, packaging, safety, and certification.
3. Manufacturing Partnerships: Contract manufacturing services for OEM partners requiring battery production capabilities, leveraging 2GWh manufacturing capacity in Mason, Ohio facility.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Acculon Energy manufactures American-made industrial battery systems built on its proprietary CORE (Configurable, Optimized, Reliable, Energy) architecture with 24V and 48V module platforms scalable from 24V to 1500V. The company produces off-the-shelf lithium-ion drop-in batteries (AE12-300L, AE24-90L), custom-configured battery packs, and sodium-ion battery systems for industrial OEMs. With 2GWh manufacturing capacity at Mason, Ohio, Acculon serves mission-critical electrification applications across data centers, utilities, material handling, ground support equipment, and mobile elevated work platforms.

Product overview

Acculon Energy offers a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on its proprietary CORE Architecture with 24V and 48V module platforms. The portfolio includes off-the-shelf drop-in batteries (AE12-300L, AE24-90L) for immediate deployment and custom battery systems configurable using CORE modules. The company manufactures both lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery systems serving Critical Power applications (Data Centers, Utilities) and Deep Cycle applications (Material Handling, Ground Support Equipment, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms). Operating capacity is 2GWh with battery ranges from 12V to 1kV and 15+ years of testing data supporting product development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CORE: Modular, scalable battery system architecture that aligns module design, pack integration, and production execution. Available in 24V and 48V module platforms, configurable from 24V to 1500V.
• Acculon Labs

Products and services

• CORE Battery Architecture A scalable battery system architecture that aligns module design, pack integration, and production execution. Includes 24V and 48V module platforms with thermal isolation, cell-to-cell fusing, and adaptable configuration logic supporting configurations from 24V to 1500V. Sold as a customizable platform for industrial OEMs needing configurable battery solutions.
• AE12-300L Drop-In Lithium-Ion Battery Drop-in lithium-ion battery for ground support equipment that fits standard G31 and GC4 BCI size groups, replacing lead-acid directly with no equipment modifications for tugs, loaders, and tarmac operations at airports and logistics hubs.
• AE24-90L Drop-In Lithium-Ion Battery High-durability lithium-ion battery for scissor lifts and boom lifts, delivering longer run times, faster charging, and maintenance-free operation for aerial work platforms and mobile elevated work platforms.
• Off-the-Shelf Battery Systems Ready-to-deploy battery systems designed for repeatable integration across industrial applications including data centers, utilities, material handling, ground support equipment, and mobile elevated work platforms. Available in multiple configurations to meet common industrial power requirements.
• Sodium-Ion Battery Systems Advanced sodium-ion battery systems built on CORE Architecture, including Sodium Iron Phosphate (NFPP) chemistry with NASICON framework. Offers wide temperature window operation, supply chain resilience through abundant materials (sodium, iron, phosphorus), fast charging potential, and sub-zero startup capability for cold environments.
• Custom Battery Systems Custom battery systems built using CORE modules tailored to unique requirements including chemistry, cell format, voltage, packaging, safety, certification, and operating environment specifications. Includes full design, prototyping, and production of bespoke battery systems for OEM customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cycle life spanning years rather than months compared to lead-acid alternatives
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and foundational.

• Rockwell AutomationcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 May 2025Partnership with Rockwell Automation and Circulor provides end-to-end traceability for Acculon's battery production. Tracks critical minerals including lithium, cobalt, nickel, and graphite along with their carbon footprints. Supports compliance with EU Battery Regulation and enables creation of digital battery passports.
• CirculorcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 May 2025Partnership with Circulor and Rockwell Automation provides end-to-end traceability for Acculon's battery production. Circulor provides supply chain transparency solutions tracking critical minerals and carbon footprints. Marks first-ever embedding of traceability in sodium-ion supply chain.
• Ohio State University - Center for Automotive ResearchfoundationalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009CAR Technologies (predecessor to Acculon Energy) was a partnership with Ohio State University's Center for Automotive Research. Kicked off with multi-million dollar grant from State of Ohio's Third Frontier Fund. This partnership established the technical foundation for Acculon's battery expertise.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EnerSys: EnerSys is a global leader in industrial batteries, motive power (forklifts), and reserve power (UPS/data centers/utility). Its broad portfolio of lead-acid and lithium solutions across nearly all of Acculon's target verticals makes it the dominant incumbent Acculon must displace.
• East Penn Manufacturing: East Penn is one of the largest privately held battery manufacturers in the world, producing lead-acid and increasingly lithium-ion motive and reserve power products. Its scale, North American manufacturing footprint, and entrenched distribution overlap directly with Acculon's go-to-market focus.
• Eco Battery: Eco Battery is a market leader in lithium batteries for the low-speed EV industry (golf carts, LSVs) and became a significant strategic investor in Acculon in 2025. While now partially integrated, it represents the company's expansion into adjacent motive-power markets.
• Stryten Energy (Trojan Battery): Stryten Energy (parent of Trojan Battery) is a leading U.S. manufacturer of industrial and deep-cycle batteries, with growing lithium-ion product lines. Its leadership in deep-cycle applications directly competes with Acculon's material handling, GSE, and MEWP verticals.

Direct peers

• Microvast: Microvast designs and manufactures lithium-ion battery cells, modules, and packs for commercial and industrial EVs and energy storage. Its vertically integrated approach across cell-to-pack manufacturing overlaps with Acculon's CORE module/pack strategy, particularly in commercial vehicle and ESS applications.
• American Battery Solutions: American Battery Solutions designs and manufactures modular lithium-ion battery systems for industrial, commercial, and mobility applications. Its focus on configurable battery packs and OEM partnerships mirrors Acculon's CORE architecture strategy.
• Inventus Power: Inventus Power is a U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of custom battery packs and chargers for industrial, medical, and commercial applications. It directly competes with Acculon's CORE-based custom battery systems across similar chemistries and OEM sales motion.
• Flux Power Holdings: Flux Power is a public U.S. company focused on lithium-ion battery packs for material handling (forklifts, walkies), GSE, and MEWP applications. It competes head-to-head with Acculon's deep-cycle vertical and shares a similar drop-in lead-acid replacement strategy.
• K2 Energy Solutions: K2 Energy designs and manufactures custom lithium-ion battery packs for industrial, medical, military, and energy storage applications. Its custom pack development model and broad voltage ranges compete with Acculon's custom CORE module offerings.

Emerging players

• BSLBATT: BSLBATT is a Chinese-based manufacturer of lithium-ion forklift batteries focused on drop-in lead-acid replacement. It competes with Acculon's material handling offerings primarily on price and represents a growing low-cost import threat.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights1 record

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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