Name

Vehicle Energy Japan

Legal name

ビークルエナジージャパン株式会社 (Vehicle Energy Japan Inc.)

Website

https://ve-j.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Battery Systems

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Pack & Module Manufacturing (EV) (IMACACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Battery Electronics (IMAGAHAC), Automotive Batteries & 12V/Low-Voltage Energy Storage Manufacturing (IMACAJAJ)

Keywords

• Automotive lithium-ion batteries
• HEV battery systems
• Prismatic battery cells
• Battery management systems
• 48V mild hybrid packs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ibaraki

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Automotive Lithium-Ion Battery Systems, Modules, Cells, and BMS: Vehicle Energy Japan generates revenue through the design, development, manufacturing, and sale of complete automotive lithium-ion battery systems, battery modules, prismatic battery cells, 48V battery packs, and Battery Management Systems (BMS) to automotive OEMs (Nissan, Mazda, Ford, Renault) for hybrid electric vehicles.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Vehicle Energy Japan develops, manufactures, and sells high-output prismatic lithium-ion battery cells, HEV battery modules, 48V mild-hybrid battery packs, and Battery Management Systems (BMS) for global automotive OEMs. The complete product portfolio — cells, modules, packs, and BMS — is designed and manufactured in-house under environmentally controlled production environments, and sold directly to automakers including Nissan, Mazda, Ford, and Renault for hybrid electric vehicle applications.

Product overview

Vehicle Energy Japan is a specialized vehicle lithium-ion battery manufacturer offering a complete product portfolio of battery cells, modules, packs, and battery management systems (BMS) sold directly to automotive OEMs for hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and mild hybrid applications. The product line centers on high-output prismatic lithium-ion cells — available as standalone cells in low-profile and VDA form factors — which feed into modules (38-cell series packs), 48V mild hybrid packs (12-cell series), and a redundant-architecture BMS that monitors cell voltage, temperature, and insulation while meeting ISO26262 ASIL-D. The company ships exclusively to automotive manufacturers, with products powering e-POWER systems, CX-series crossovers, Ford hybrids, and Renault E-TECH hybrids.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HEV Lithium-ion Battery Module (HEV用リチウムイオン電池モジュール) A battery module integrating high-reliability HEV prismatic battery cells with voltage detection wiring and temperature sensors. Configured as 38 cells in series, rated at 139V/5Ah per cell, delivering 24kW output across a -30 to 60°C operating range, with 79.2mm low-profile height achieved through narrow-pitch cell stacking. Sold directly to automotive OEMs for hybrid electric vehicle applications.
• HEV Lithium-ion Battery Cell (HEV用リチウムイオン二次電池セル) High-output prismatic lithium-ion battery cells for HEV applications, available in two variants: a low-profile type (120.0L×12.5W×65.0H mm, 0.19kg, 5Ah, 3.7V, 7,000W/kg output density) and a VDA-type (120.0L×12.5W×85.0H mm, 0.26kg, 8Ah, 3.7V, 6,300W/kg output density). Delivered as standalone cells to automotive OEMs and battery module integrators.
• 48V Lithium-ion Battery Pack for HEV (HEV用48Vリチウムイオン電池パック) A compact, high-output 48V battery pack for mild hybrid vehicles integrating cells, battery control board, and junction box into a single unit mountable under the seat. Features natural air cooling (no cooling fan required), IP5K4 waterproof/dustproof rating, 12 cells in series, 300.0L×175.0W×90.0H mm, 7.8kg, 8Ah capacity, 15kW charge / 12kW discharge. Sold to automotive OEMs for 48V mild hybrid vehicle programs.
• Battery Management System (バッテリーマネージメントシステム)

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% improvement in capacity characteristics vs. prior generation battery cells
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• NISMOminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026VE-J entered a sponsorship agreement with NISMO for the 2026 SUPER GT GT500 class racing team. Through this motorsports sponsorship, VE-J aims to share joy and excitement with fans domestically and internationally while contributing to motorsports development.
• Battery Association for Supply Chain (BASC)minorOthers · 1 April 2021VE-J joined BASC (Battery Association for Supply Chain), a general incorporated association established April 1, 2021, to promote international competitiveness of Japan's battery supply chain. BASC works on international standardization and battery ecosystem construction for a decarbonized society.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• LG Energy Solution: One of the world's largest lithium-ion battery manufacturers, supplying cells and packs to a broad set of global automotive OEMs including Hyundai, GM, Honda, and others. Overlaps with VE-J in the automotive HEV/PHEV/BEV battery space but with vastly larger scale and scope.
• Samsung SDI: Major Korean supplier of lithium-ion batteries for automotive and ESS applications, with customers including BMW, Ford, Rivian, and Hyundai-Kia. Comparable automotive battery portfolio to VE-J but with global incumbent scale across multiple applications.
• CATL: World's largest lithium-ion battery manufacturer by capacity, dominating BEV battery supply globally and expanding into HEV/PHEV applications. Overlaps with VE-J in automotive-grade cell and pack manufacturing but with dramatically larger scale and chemistries.
• Panasonic Energy: Division of Panasonic focused on automotive and industrial battery cells, including the long-running Tesla partnership and involvement in the Toyota/Panasonic PPES HEV battery JV. Provides overlapping prismatic HEV battery capabilities at much larger scale.

Others

• Hitachi Astemo: Mobility solutions subsidiary of Hitachi and a historical shareholder in Vehicle Energy Japan (via the original Hitachi Vehicle Energy entity). Comparable as an adjacent Tier-1 automotive component supplier with HEV system integration expertise and historical connection to VE-J.

Direct peers

• Blue Energy Co., Ltd. Joint venture between Honda and GS Yuasa that develops and manufactures lithium-ion batteries specifically for Honda's hybrid electric vehicles. Most direct competitor to VE-J in the dedicated automotive HEV battery niche, with similar proprietary cell technology and OEM-captive supply model.
• Envision AESC: Battery manufacturer formed from the original Nissan AESC joint venture (NEC/Tokin/Nissan). Supplies lithium-ion battery cells, modules, and packs for Nissan's LEAF and other EVs/HEVs and is a near-perfect direct competitor given overlap in cell technology and shared Nissan heritage.
• Prime Planet Energy & Solutions (PPES): Joint venture between Toyota and Panasonic that develops and manufactures prismatic lithium-ion batteries for Toyota's hybrid vehicles (Prius, etc.). Closely comparable to VE-J in terms of cell form factor (prismatic), OEM ownership structure, and HEV focus.

Emerging players

• EVE Energy: Chinese battery manufacturer expanding into automotive-grade lithium-ion cells, packs, and BMS. Increasingly serves European OEMs and overlaps with VE-J in prismatic cell and BMS offerings, though typically at lower cost and higher volume tiers.
• GS Yuasa: Japanese battery manufacturer with deep involvement in HEV batteries through the Blue Energy JV with Honda, plus lead-acid and lithium-ion industrial products. Comparable to VE-J as a Japan-based, HEV-experienced battery supplier with established OEM relationships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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