EIKTO

What EIKTO does

EIKTO (益佳通新能源股份有限公司) is a privately held, vertically integrated Chinese lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery manufacturer founded in 2006 in Shenzhen and relocated to Xuancheng, Anhui Province in 2016. The company designs and manufactures LFP battery cells (3.2V series from 24AH to 270AH), modules, and complete battery systems, holding 130+ national patents and operating with annual production capacity of 3.2 GWh across its Xuancheng headquarters and a wholly-owned digital battery subsidiary in Jing County. Its five primary product lines are: forklift/industrial vehicle lithium batteries (the largest segment and one in which EIKTO ranks among the top three suppliers in China), CCS-certified marine lithium batteries (the first company in East China to receive CCS full system certification, with 1,000+ vessels equipped), heavy truck and commercial vehicle lithium batteries, stationary energy storage batteries for telecom and grid applications, and digital lithium batteries for light electric vehicles. Major customers include Linde (global #2 forklift maker), HELI/Anhui Heli (China #1), Hyster Shanghai, Hangzhou Zhongli, Mitsubishi Logisnext, Long Gong, Zoyear, CSSC research institutes 711/712/719, Jiangsu XCMG E-Commerce, and Guilin Wuzhou Tourism, with R&D supported by an Anhui Provincial Academician Workstation with Academician Ruan Dianbo.

The company operates an enterprise B2B field sales motion, selling customized solutions via direct quotes (no public pricing) to OEMs, shipbuilders, and fleet operators, supported by a national after-sales service network of 13 cities with a next-day repair commitment. Manufacturing differentiation is anchored in the FCTP (Forklift Cell-to-Pack) automated PACK line, which the company states yields a 40% improvement in production efficiency, and proprietary in-house BMS and Dynamic Battery Cloud Platform for battery lifecycle monitoring. Revenue mechanics are dominated by hardware sales of battery cells, modules, and complete systems, supplemented by after-sales professional services. There is no public listing, no disclosed revenue, and no parent company; ownership is concentrated with founder and General Manager Zhou Deqing (周德清). The company's growth strategy is anchored in a planned 12 GWh LFP battery and PACK facility in Jianhu County, Jiangsu Province (signed January 2022, total investment of 6 billion RMB), with stated expected annual revenue exceeding 10 billion RMB at full ramp, alongside an institutional funding round of approximately $56M closed in November 2024.

Name

EIKTO

Legal name

益佳通新能源股份有限公司

Website

https://yjtkj.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

EIKTO is a privately held Chinese lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery manufacturer producing cells, modules, and complete battery systems for electric forklifts, marine vessels, heavy trucks, energy storage, and light electric vehicles, serving global OEMs such as Linde, HELI, and CSSC with 3.2 GWh of production capacity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Lithium Batteries

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (33632)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)

akta.pro primary industry

Fuel & Emissions Systems for Propulsion (Fuel supply, SCR, EGR, exhaust aftertreatment) (IMAJAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

E-bikes & E-cargo Bikes Manufacturing (IMACAOAA), Energy Storage Systems (BESS, Flywheels, Batteries) (HDABAKAC)

Keywords

• Lithium iron phosphate batteries
• Forklift lithium batteries
• Marine lithium batteries
• Industrial vehicle batteries
• Energy storage systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Xuancheng

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 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. Lithium Battery Manufacturing and Sales: End-to-end manufacturing of lithium batteries, lithium modules, and lithium battery systems. Products include industrial vehicle lithium batteries, new energy ship lithium batteries, lithium-ion cells, heavy truck energy storage products, and digital batteries. Annual production capacity of 3.2 GWh.
2. After-Sales Service and Support: Nationwide after-sales service network with 13 locations providing warranty support, maintenance, and technical services with next-day repair guarantee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EIKTO is an end-to-end manufacturer of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries, modules, and complete battery systems for industrial vehicles (forklifts), new energy ships, heavy trucks, energy storage, and light electric vehicles. The company operates an annual production capacity of 3.2 GWh from cells to PACKs, with proprietary BMS and dynamic battery cloud platform technology, and holds the first CCS full-system marine certification in East China.

Product overview

EIKTO (益佳通新能源) is a vertically integrated lithium battery manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery products across multiple application segments. The company operates an end-to-end manufacturing model, producing battery cells, modules, and complete battery systems. Core product lines include: Forklift Lithium Batteries (叉车锂电池) for industrial vehicles available in multiple voltage configurations (24V to 307.2V series); Marine Lithium Batteries (船舶锂电池) CCS-certified for vessel applications; Energy Storage Lithium Batteries (储能锂电池) for telecom base stations and grid storage; Heavy Truck Lithium Batteries (重卡锂电池); Electric Motorcycle Lithium Batteries (电摩锂电池); and Lithium Iron Phosphate Cells (锂离子电芯) ranging from 24AH to 270AH capacities. The company also offers specialized 3C Rate Cells for high-power applications and 3C Digital Cells for consumer electronics. All products are built on LFP chemistry platform known for safety, long cycle life, and environmental friendliness.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Forklift Lithium Batteries (叉车锂电池) Lithium iron phosphate battery systems engineered for electric forklifts and industrial material handling vehicles (Class I, II, III counterbalance trucks, warehouse vehicles, AGVs). Available in 24V to 307.2V voltage configurations to meet diverse OEM specifications. Sold to forklift manufacturers such as Linde, HELI, Hyster, Mitsubishi Logisnext, Jungheinrich, Long Gong, and Zoyear, as well as fleet operators.
• Marine Lithium Batteries (船舶锂电池) CCS-certified lithium battery systems for electric propulsion of marine vessels. First company in East China to obtain CCS full-system certification covering cells, modules, and BMS. Configurations range from 25.6V/100AH to 51.2V/175AH. Sold to shipbuilders, marine research institutes (CSSC 711, 712, 719), Guilin Wuzhou Tourism, and Hangzhou Modern Ship Design. Over 1,000 vessels equipped cumulatively.
• Heavy Truck Lithium Batteries (重卡锂电池) High-capacity lithium battery systems designed for electric heavy-duty trucks and commercial vehicles. Marketed to heavy truck OEMs and commercial vehicle manufacturers such as Jiangsu XCMG E-Commerce and Anhui Jianghuai Yinlian Heavy Engineering Machinery. Engineered for long operating range, high cycle life, and fast charging to meet commercial duty cycle demands.
• Energy Storage Lithium Batteries (储能锂电池) Lithium battery systems for stationary energy storage applications including grid-scale storage, telecom base station backup, peak-shaving, and renewable energy integration. Includes 5U form factor products (48V/100AH) for base stations and customizable battery cabinet solutions (150AH/3.2V).
• Electric Motorcycle Lithium Batteries (电摩锂电池) Lithium batteries for light electric vehicles including electric mopeds, e-bikes, and high-speed electric motorcycles. Covers New National Standard (新国标) series, shared e-bike series, electric light motorcycle series, and high-speed electric motorcycle categories. Produced by the Jingxian Yikto New Energy subsidiary established in January 2021 with 50 million RMB investment and 35 million Wh annual capacity.
• Lithium Iron Phosphate Cells (锂离子电芯) LFP (LiFePO4) battery cells in capacities ranging from 24AH to 270AH (including 3.2V series), serving as the foundational building blocks for all of EIKTO's higher-level battery pack products. Includes the 280Ah large-format power cell line for enhanced energy density and cost efficiency in industrial applications.
• 3C Digital Cells (3C数码电芯) Lithium cells for consumer digital products available in various sizes and capacities ranging from 1300mAh to 2900mAh, designed for applications such as smartphones and portable electronics.
• 3C Rate Cells (3C倍率电芯) High-rate discharge lithium cells engineered for applications requiring rapid power delivery and high power output.
• EIKTO Battery "Yue" Series (益佳通电池"越"系列) New product series launched in July 2024 featuring innovative lithium battery technology for industrial vehicles, marine, and energy storage applications. Marketed as a new standard in the company's product lineup under the tagline "Innovation, Disruption, New Standard."

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% improvement in production efficiency through FCTP automated PACK line
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• 华晟新能源科技有限公司 (Huaseng New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 September 2021Joint development of the nation's first high-efficiency heterojunction (HJT) component large-scale rooftop distributed solar PV power station project at EIKTO's Xuancheng facility. Total installed capacity of 8.48884 MWp, expected annual power generation of 8,695.9 MWh. The project demonstrates synergy between EIKTO's lithium battery energy storage capabilities and Huaseng's solar PV technology.
• 国家能源集团龙源电力安徽公司 (China Energy Investment Group Longyuan Power Anhui)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 September 2021Three-party partnership with EIKTO and Huaseng New Energy to build the 8.48884 MWp rooftop distributed solar PV project at EIKTO's factory. Longyuan Power, a subsidiary of China Energy Investment Group, is one of China's largest power generators, providing financing and operational expertise for the renewable energy project.
• 阮殿波院士 (Academician Ruan Dianbo)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021EIKTO established the Anhui Provincial Academician Workstation with Academician Ruan Dianbo (Russian Academy of Natural Sciences and Russian Academy of Engineering). Ruan is an expert in electrochemical energy storage materials and devices with nearly 20 years of experience. His research covers supercapacitors, batteries, and energy storage devices. The collaboration targets high-performance lithium-ion battery power systems for new energy forklifts, ships, and energy storage, as well as high-performance lithium-ion cell and BMS development.
• 林德 (Linde)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinde is the world's second largest forklift manufacturer. EIKTO supplies lithium battery systems for Linde's electric forklifts. This is a flagship partnership that validates EIKTO's technology meets global OEM standards.
• 安徽合力股份有限公司 (HELI / Anhui Heli Forklift)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHELI is China's largest forklift manufacturer. EIKTO is a key lithium battery supplier for HELI's electric forklift product line. The partnership has generated documented case studies and project showcases on the EIKTO website.
• 中船重工 (China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation - CSSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEIKTO has established partnerships with multiple CSSC research institutes (711, 712, 719) for new energy ship battery systems. CSSC is China's largest shipbuilding conglomerate, and these partnerships involve deep technical collaboration for marine battery certification and system integration.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CATL: CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology) is the world's largest battery manufacturer across EVs and energy storage. While it dominates passenger EV cells, its expanding industrial-vehicle, marine, and ESS portfolios increasingly compete with EIKTO in LFP-based applications.
• BYD: BYD is one of the world's largest battery manufacturers and EV makers with vertical integration from cells to vehicles. Overlaps with EIKTO in LFP cell production and in some industrial-battery applications, but competes across a vastly broader portfolio rather than specializing in industrial vehicles or marine.
• CALB: CALB (China Aviation Lithium Battery Technology) is a major Chinese LFP battery maker primarily focused on EV power batteries with growing energy storage activity. Comparable to EIKTO on LFP cell technology and manufacturing, but with much larger passenger EV exposure.
• GS Yuasa: GS Yuasa is a Japanese battery manufacturer with industrial, automotive, and marine battery offerings including lithium variants. Comparable to EIKTO in marine and industrial applications but operating primarily in Japan and Western markets, making it a regional incumbent rather than a direct Chinese competitor.

Direct peers

• EnerSys: EnerSys is a US-listed global leader in industrial batteries including motive power (forklift), with both lead-acid and lithium product lines. Most direct Western peer to EIKTO in forklift/motive-power battery systems, including comparable lithium forklift pack offerings.
• EVE Energy: EVE Energy is a major Chinese LFP and NMC cell manufacturer with significant industrial-vehicle and energy storage battery operations. Directly comparable to EIKTO in lithium cell and module production for forklifts, ships, and stationary storage, with substantially larger scale.
• Flux Power: Flux Power is a US-listed lithium-ion battery specialist focused exclusively on motive power applications — forklifts, airport ground support, and industrial equipment. Highly comparable business model to EIKTO's forklift battery core, though at smaller scale.
• Camel Group: Camel Group is a major Chinese industrial battery manufacturer producing lead-acid and lithium batteries primarily for automotive start-stop and forklift applications. Closest direct peer to EIKTO in the Chinese forklift lithium battery market and in transition from lead-acid to LiFePO4.
• Gotion High-Tech: Gotion High-Tech (Guoxuan Hi-Tech) is a leading Chinese LFP battery maker supplying cells and packs for electric vehicles, energy storage, and industrial applications. Overlaps directly with EIKTO on LFP cells, modules, and energy storage systems at greater scale.
• BSLBATT: BSLBATT is a Chinese LiFePO4 battery manufacturer focused specifically on forklift and material handling applications, exporting globally. Closely comparable to EIKTO's forklift battery product line with similar chemistry, voltage configurations, and OEM-style customer base.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments

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