EVS Supply
EVS Supply is a Richardson, Texas-based battery distributor and custom battery pack manufacturer serving military, defense, utility, IIoT, medical, and research customers with ITAR-certified U.S.-based manufacturing and Tadiran lithium battery distribution since 1967.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1967
- HeadquartersRichardson, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What EVS Supply does
EVS Supply, legally Elect-A-Van Service, LLC, is a Richardson, Texas-based specialty battery distributor and custom battery pack manufacturer founded in 1967 by Arthur "Spider" Webb. The company operates as an authorized distributor for Tadiran, Energizer, Duracell, Rayovac, SAFT, Jauch, CSB, Power-Sonic, MK Powered, Hawker, VARTA, and Renata batteries, as well as Streamlight and NEBO flashlights, and holds exclusive North American distribution rights for the German-made Tadiran SL lithium thionyl chloride line. EVS Supply also designs and assembles custom battery packs in-house at its 100% U.S.-based manufacturing facility, integrating cells with battery management systems (BMS), thermal interface materials, housings, and Hybrid Layer Capacitors (HLC) for high-pulse applications; ISO 9001:2015-certified and ITAR-registered, it supplies MIL-SPEC and MIL-STD 810G-compliant packs to defense, aerospace, and federal customers.
The company's go-to-market combines an e-commerce storefront (evssupply.com) with direct inside sales via phone (800-776-5267) and email ([email protected]), supported by technical content marketing and a Request a Quote system for custom projects. Pricing follows a unit-pricing model with progressive volume discounts (up to 35% at 1,000+ units) for standard batteries, while custom packs are project-based with multi-year contract potential and pricing driven by chemistry, capacity, BMS requirements, and volume; international shipping is offered with surcharges for lithium battery air/sea freight. Revenue is generated across standard battery sales, custom battery pack projects, flashlight distribution, and ancillary shipping services.
EVS Supply serves a diversified customer base across multiple verticals: Military and Defense, Medical, Utility Metering and Smart Infrastructure, Industrial IoT, Oil & Gas, Aerospace, Environmental/Oceanographic Research, Agritech, and general commercial/industrial manufacturing. Family-owned continuously since founding, the company was acquired by Brett and Vickie Baker in July 2019 (succeeding sons Don and Chip Webb who incorporated the business as EVS Supply in 2008); key certifications include ITAR registration, ISO 9001:2015 quality management, Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) status, and SAM registration, all of which collectively position the company as a federally credentialed, defense-eligible specialty distributor with capabilities for extreme-environment (down to -80°C), long-life (up to 40-year LiSOCl2 operating lifespan) power solutions.
EVS Supply firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- EVS Supply
- Legal name
- Elect-A-Van Service, LLC dba EVS Supply
- Website
- https://evssupply.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1967
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- EVS Supply is a Richardson, Texas-based battery distributor and custom battery pack manufacturer serving military, defense, utility, IIoT, medical, and research customers with ITAR-certified U.S.-based manufacturing and Tadiran lithium battery distribution since 1967.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
EVS Supply industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Battery Distribution and Custom Battery Pack Assembly
- NAICS
- Battery Manufacturing (335910), Battery Manufacturing (33591)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Pack Electronics Manufacturing (EUAFABAJ), Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly (EUAFABAI), Batteries & Battery Packs (Rechargeable/Primary, Device-Specific Packs) (CRACATAG)
Keywords
Where EVS Supply is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Richardson
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
EVS Supply business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Standard Battery Sales: EVS Supply generates revenue by distributing a wide range of standard batteries from leading manufacturers including Tadiran, Energizer, Duracell, Rayovac, SAFT, Jauch, CSB, Power-Sonic, MK Powered, Hawker, VARTA, Vinnic, and Renata. Products span multiple chemistries (lithium thionyl chloride, alkaline, lithium-ion, sealed lead-acid, NiMH, NiCd, lithium polymer) in various form factors (cylindrical, coin, prismatic). Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with volume-based discounting.
- Custom Battery Pack Sales: EVS Supply designs and assembles custom battery packs tailored to specific application requirements. Custom packs integrate selected cell chemistries, battery management systems, thermal interface materials, housing, and communications systems. Revenue from custom pack sales is project-based with pricing determined by complexity, volume, and cell selection. The company serves critical applications including military, aerospace, IIoT, smart metering, and research.
- Flashlight Product Sales: EVS Supply distributes a diverse range of flashlight products including flashlights, headlamps, pocket lights, lanterns, spotlights, weapon mounted lights, and accessories. They carry branded products from Streamlight and NEBO. Revenue is generated through product sales with volume-based pricing.
- International Shipping Services: EVS Supply offers international shipping to serve global customers, providing logistics and delivery services for battery and flashlight products across international borders. Shipping surcharges may apply for lithium battery air or sea shipments.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Energizer Industrial 1.5V AA Alkaline Battery (EN91) - 24-pack |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Energizer Industrial 1.5V D Alkaline Battery (EN95) - 12-pack |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Tadiran iXTRA Series 1.1 Ah Primary Battery (TLL5902/S) - volume tiers |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Tadiran iXTRA Series 0.55 Ah Primary Battery (TL2450/P) - volume tiers |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Tadiran iXTRA Series 1.7 Ah Primary Battery with Axial Pins (TL5935/P) - volume tiers |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Streamlight Siege AA LED Lantern |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Tadiran iXTRA Series 1.1 Ah Primary Battery with Solder Tabs (TLL5902/T) |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Custom Battery Pack - project-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
EVS Supply product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EVS Supply distributes a wide catalog of standard batteries (lithium thionyl chloride, alkaline, lithium ion, NiMH, NiCd, sealed lead acid, lithium polymer, LiFePO4, lithium manganese dioxide, lithium metal oxide, lithium sulfuryl chloride) and professional flashlights from leading manufacturers including Tadiran, Energizer, Duracell, Rayovac, SAFT, Jauch, Power-Sonic, CSB, Streamlight, and NEBO. The company also designs, prototypes, and assembles custom battery packs in the USA for military, aerospace, IIoT, smart metering, and research applications.
Product overview
EVS Supply is a battery and lighting solutions distributor and custom battery pack manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of products. The core offerings include standard batteries (non-rechargeable: lithium thionyl chloride, lithium manganese dioxide, alkaline; rechargeable: lithium ion, NiMH, NiCd, sealed lead acid, lithium polymer) and custom battery pack services (design, prototyping, potting). The company also distributes professional flashlights and lighting products across multiple brands (Streamlight, NEBO) and carries batteries from major manufacturers (Tadiran, Energizer, Duracell, Rayovac, SAFT, Jauch, Power-Sonic, CSB, and others). Services include international shipping, small and large volume quantities, and custom battery pack assembly with 100% USA-based manufacturing.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Non-Rechargeable Batteries Non-rechargeable primary batteries sold in cylindrical, coin, and prismatic form factors, used by military, IIoT, utility metering, and research customers for long-life, low-self-discharge applications. Includes bobbin-type LiSOCl2 cells rated to -55°C (some to -80°C) with sub-1% per year self-discharge and up to 40-year operating lifespan for smart metering.
- Rechargeable Batteries Rechargeable secondary batteries including Li-ion, NiMH, NiCd, sealed lead acid (VRLA), lithium polymer, and LiFePO4 chemistries, sold for industrial, commercial, and consumer applications where rechargeability and higher cycle life are required.
- Custom Battery Pack Design and Assembly Engineered custom battery pack service that merges cells in series and parallel configurations, integrates battery management systems, thermal interface materials, housing, and communications, and adds Hybrid Layer Capacitor (HLC) technology for high-pulse applications. Includes design, prototyping, potting, and ITAR-compliant MIL-SPEC assembly with 100% USA-based manufacturing.
- Flashlights and Lighting Products Professional-grade flashlights, headlamps, pocket lights, lanterns, spotlights, and weapon mounted lights from Streamlight and NEBO, sold to industrial, law enforcement, military, outdoor, and consumer buyers.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 40-year battery operating lifespan for smart metering applications with LiSOCl2 chemistry (self-discharge <1% per year)
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use EVS Supply
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments9 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
EVS Supply technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
EVS Supply partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered notable, flagship and core.
- EarthScopenotableEVS Supply collaborated with Tadiran Batteries and EarthScope to develop the TLP-93101E custom battery pack for Antarctic seismic research. EVS Supply was responsible for precise assembly and construction of 50 battery packs integrating bobbin-type LiSOCl2 cells with Hybrid Layer Capacitors. The collaboration required expedited material sourcing from Tadiran's factory and was completed within a tight four-month turnaround, demonstrating technical expertise and operational flexibility in serving research-focused energy solutions.
- Tadiran BatteriesflagshipEVS Supply is the largest distributor of Tadiran Batteries in North America and the only distributor carrying the Tadiran SL product line (made in Germany). This is a flagship distribution partnership representing a core competitive advantage. EVS Supply also co-develops custom battery pack solutions (e.g., TLP-93101E) with Tadiran for specialized applications including military, IIoT, and smart metering.
- StreamlightcoreEVS Supply is an authorized distributor of Streamlight products including tactical flashlights, headlamps, lanterns, and spotlights. Products featured include Streamlight Enduro Pro, Siege AA LED Lantern, Siege LED Lantern, Microstream, and Waypoint LED Spotlight.
- NEBOcoreEVS Supply is an authorized distributor of NEBO flashlights and lighting products. Featured products include Larry COB LED Work Light, Inspector 500+, Slyde, and Slyde King flashlights.
- SAFT BatteriescoreEVS Supply is an authorized distributor of SAFT batteries for aerospace and defense applications. SAFT specializes in defense batteries with primary and rechargeable lithium and silver battery solutions for equipment on land, in air, and at sea. SAFT batteries are used in satellite power, aircraft starting, emergency backup power, and UAV/UUV applications.
- EnergizercoreEVS Supply is an authorized distributor of Energizer batteries, including industrial-grade alkaline batteries (EN91, EN95, EN93) and related products. Products sold include Energizer Industrial 1.5V AA (EN91), D (EN95), and C (EN93) alkaline batteries, sold in cost-effective multi-pack formats.
- DuracellcoreEVS Supply carries Duracell PROCELL batteries in various sizes (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V). Featured products include PC2400 (AAA), PC1500 (AA), PC1400 (C), PC1300 (D), and PC1604 (9V) PROCELL alkaline batteries targeting industrial and professional applications.
- RayovaccoreEVS Supply is an authorized distributor of Rayovac batteries, including the 815 (AA High Energy), 824 (AAA High Energy), 813FT (D Flat Top) alkaline batteries, and Rayovac 9V alkaline batteries.
- JauchcoreEVS Supply distributes Jauch products including coin cells (CR series), cylindrical lithium batteries, and lithium thionyl chloride batteries. Featured products include CR 1025, CR 2032, CR 2450, CR 2477, CR 1632 coin cells; ER series LiSOCl2 batteries (ER14335J-P, ER14250J-S, ER14505J-S); and LI14500J lithium-ion battery with PCM and wire leads.
- CSB BatteriescoreEVS Supply is an authorized distributor of CSB Batteries, a manufacturer of sealed lead-acid and valve-regulated lead-acid (VRLA) batteries for various industrial applications.
- Power-SoniccoreEVS Supply is an authorized distributor of Power-Sonic batteries.
- MK PoweredcoreEVS Supply is an authorized distributor of MK Powered batteries.
- HawkercoreEVS Supply carries Hawker batteries as part of their product lineup.
- VARTAcoreEVS Supply carries VARTA batteries as part of their product lineup.
- Renata BatteriescoreEVS Supply carries Renata Batteries as part of their product lineup.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
EVS Supply competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- SAFT (TotalEnergies): Specialty battery manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, and industrial markets — also one of EVS Supply's distributed brands. Directly comparable product technology (primary lithium, defense batteries) but at much larger industrial scale.
- Energizer Holdings: Major consumer and industrial battery brand whose industrial alkaline line EVS Supply distributes. Comparable at the product level but operates at vastly larger scale and serves mass retail rather than specialty/custom channels.
- Streamlight: Tactical and professional flashlight manufacturer whose products EVS Supply distributes. Comparable product category (professional flashlights, weapon-mounted lights) but as upstream manufacturer rather than distributor.
- Power-Sonic: Sealed lead-acid and lithium battery manufacturer also distributed by EVS Supply. Comparable in product family (VRLA, LiFePO4) but operates as an upstream manufacturer rather than a custom pack assembler.
- Tadiran Batteries: Manufacturer of lithium thionyl chloride and PulsesPlus HLC batteries; EVS Supply's flagship distribution partner. Comparable in product family, but upstream as a cell manufacturer rather than a custom pack assembler/distributor.
Direct peers
- Epec Engineered Technologies: Custom battery pack design and assembly provider serving industrial, medical, and military customers. Closely comparable to EVS Supply's custom pack assembly service line, including BMS integration and low-volume engineering builds.
- Bren-Tronics: Custom military and tactical battery pack manufacturer serving U.S. DoD and allied forces. Directly comparable to EVS Supply's ITAR-certified custom pack work, but at materially larger scale and broader program footprint.
- Ultralife Corporation: Designs and manufactures military-grade batteries, chargers, and power systems for defense and commercial customers. Overlaps directly with EVS Supply's military and rugged-environment custom battery pack offering.
- Custom Power (a Divergent Manufacturing company): Custom battery pack and power solution manufacturer for medical, military, and industrial applications. Directly comparable in custom pack design, prototyping, and certified manufacturing (ISO/ITAR-adjacent).
- Electrochem Industries: Manufacturer of specialty primary lithium batteries and custom packs for military, medical, and industrial applications. Overlaps directly with EVS Supply's LiSOCl2 distribution and custom pack business.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
EVS Supply social profiles
Digital presenceEVS Supply compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
EVS Supply financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
EVS Supply leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
EVS Supply funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
EVS Supply M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about EVS Supply
What does EVS Supply do?
EVS Supply distributes a wide catalog of standard batteries (lithium thionyl chloride, alkaline, lithium ion, NiMH, NiCd, sealed lead acid, lithium polymer, LiFePO4, lithium manganese dioxide, lithium metal oxide, lithium sulfuryl chloride) and professional flashlights from leading manufacturers including Tadiran, Energizer, Duracell, Rayovac, SAFT, Jauch, Power-Sonic, CSB, Streamlight, and NEBO. The company also designs, prototypes, and assembles custom battery packs in the USA for military, aerospace, IIoT, smart metering, and research applications.
Is EVS Supply a public or private company?
EVS Supply is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was EVS Supply founded?
EVS Supply was founded in 1967. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is EVS Supply based?
EVS Supply is headquartered in Richardson, United States, in the North America region.
How does EVS Supply make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Standard Battery Sales are the primary driver. The others are custom Battery Pack Sales, flashlight Product Sales and international Shipping Services.
Who are EVS Supply's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are SAFT (TotalEnergies), Energizer Holdings, Streamlight, Power-Sonic and Tadiran Batteries. Direct peers are Epec Engineered Technologies, Bren-Tronics, Ultralife Corporation, Custom Power (a Divergent Manufacturing company) and Electrochem Industries.
Does EVS Supply have an API?
No public API is recorded for EVS Supply.
What industry is EVS Supply in?
EVS Supply's product category is Battery Distribution and Custom Battery Pack Assembly. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAHAB, Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly), with a secondary code of EUAFABAJ, Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Pack Electronics Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 335910 and its SIC code is 3600.