What BE-Power does

BE-Power GmbH is a German specialist designer and producer of custom lithium-ion battery systems, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Fernwald near Gießen, Hesse. The company develops battery packs and proprietary battery management electronics entirely in-house, with its core technology being the Albatros BMS (currently in its 4th generation, released December 2021) — a modular, decentralized architecture scalable from 5S to 360S configurations and up to 1,300V nominal voltage. It also holds a pending patent on the Batt² hybrid battery concept, which combines an energy-optimized and a power-optimized cell within a single system. Customers span four primary verticals: intralogistics and AGV/material handling, medical technology, electromobility (road, rail, water, air), and applications in extreme environments, plus a smaller consumer/industrial segment served through its Digi Outlet e-commerce store and partner product distribution for E-One Moli cells, Huahui New Energy form factors, and CADEX analyzers across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

The business model combines hardware sales of custom engineered battery systems (quote-based enterprise pricing) with standard off-the-shelf products, consulting and certification services, and third-party distribution margins. Go-to-market is sales-led, with technical sales engineers managing the full project lifecycle from specification through certifications (UN38.3, IEC62133, UL, CE, FCC, BIS, PSE, RoHS, REACH), supported by trade show presence at LogiMAT and the FTS Fachtagung and a research consortium role in the federally funded UrbANT urban micromobility project. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification through 2027.

In April 2024, BE-Power was acquired by Exide Technologies, the global lead-acid and emerging lithium-ion energy storage group. BE-Power now operates as a subsidiary focused on lithium-ion expertise for Exide's material handling and intralogistics customers, with its products featured under the parent company's Solition Material Handling portfolio and showcased at LogiMAT 2026.

Name

BE-Power

Legal name

BE-Power GmbH – Battery and Energy Modules

Website

https://be-power.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BE-Power GmbH designs and manufactures custom lithium-ion battery systems and its proprietary Albatros Battery Management System for intralogistics, medical technology, electromobility, and extreme-environment customers in the DACH region, and has been a subsidiary of Exide Technologies since April 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lithium-Ion Battery Systems

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (335910), Battery Manufacturing (33591), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

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) & Battery Electronics (IMAGAHAC), Battery Pack Manufacturing & Module Assembly (EUAFABAI), Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Pack Electronics Manufacturing (EUAFABAJ)

Keywords

• Lithium-ion battery systems
• Battery management systems
• Custom battery packs
• Industrial energy storage
• AGV battery solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Hessen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Battery Systems and Battery Packs: Design, development, and sale of custom lithium-ion battery systems tailored to customer requirements. Includes high power systems, high voltage systems, standard packs, unusual designs, medical applications, and hybrid batteries.
2. Standard/Off-the-shelf Products: Standard battery products sold through Digi Outlet including single cells, battery packs, analyzers, and accessories. Products like BE-PowerBox1500, BE-PowerBox2000, 9V block batteries, and ME202 Smart Battery.
3. Consulting and Professional Services: Battery courses, consulting on battery technology selection, risk assessment and FMEAs, dangerous goods handling advice, certification support (UN38.3, IEC, UL, CQC), and shooting tests for extreme conditions.
4. Distribution of Partner Products: Distribution of battery cells from e-One Moli and Huahui New Energy, and battery analyzers/chargers from CADEX Electronics in Germany and German-speaking regions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BE-Power designs, develops, produces, and distributes custom and standard lithium-ion battery systems, including high-power, high-voltage, and modular battery packs with proprietary Battery Management Systems (BMS), tailored for medical devices, intralogistics/AGV, electromobility, and industrial automation customers. The company also distributes partner-manufactured cells and battery analyzers and provides consulting, certification, and regulatory support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BE-PowerBox: Universal (emergency) power supply for home or mobile use with up to 1500-2000 watts
• BMS Albatros
• Batt² (Batt2)
• ME202 Smart Battery
• Digi Outlet

Products and services

• BE-PowerBox1500 Portable Power Station Universal portable/emergency power supply with up to 1500W output and 1210Wh capacity using LFP cell chemistry, offering 230V AC and USB outputs; suitable for home backup and mobile use.
• BE-PowerBox2000 Portable Power Station Higher-capacity universal portable/emergency power supply with up to 2000W continuous output (3000W peak) and 5325Wh capacity for home backup and mobile use.
• BMS Albatros (4th Generation) Proprietary 4th-generation modular Battery Management System with decentralized architecture, scalable 5S-360S configuration up to 1,300V, CANopen interface, SD card for forensic battery data, bootloader for remote software updates, and semiconductor switchgear for selective current direction switching.
• Batt² Hybrid Battery System

Quantifiable outcome

• 310 Wh/l volumetric energy density achieved in UrbANT project
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• E-One Moli Energy Corp.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe pioneer in lithium-ion technology since the early 1990s. Produces high-quality industrial cells with specific properties also used in space applications. BE-Power has been cooperating with E-One Moli for over two decades and serves as distributor for e-One Moli products in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
• Huahui New EnergycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for over a decade for batteries with unique and patented form factor for all Li-ion technologies. THD (Through Hole Device) miniaturized and PCB assembly compatible. BE-Power is the European business partner and distributor for Huahui New Energy.
• CADEX Electronics Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian manufacturer of high-quality and innovative battery analyzers and battery chargers. BE-Power has been a business partner and distributor of CADEX products for the German market for almost a decade.
• Battery UniversityminorOthersLarge collection of information on battery technology topics that BE-Power references and recommends to customers.
• Exide TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBE-Power GmbH was successfully integrated into Exide Technologies in 2024. The acquisition strengthens Exide's position as a comprehensive supplier for material handling and intralogistics sector, combining BE-Power's lithium-ion expertise with Exide's broader portfolio including Solition Material Handling battery systems.
• UrbANT Research ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTen research institutions and industrial partners from Germany developing electric micromobiles for urban environments. BE-Power develops the energy supply system including battery with high energy content in minimal space, intelligent BMS, and secure communication. Project is funded by German Federal Ministry for Education and Research.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Voltabox AG: Former German listed company developing customized lithium-ion battery systems for industrial vehicles, intralogistics, and mobile applications. Highly comparable in product, target verticals, and engineering-led custom-pack positioning.
• Accutronics (Ultralife Corporation): UK-based custom battery pack maker for medical, industrial, and military markets under the Accutronics brand of Ultralife. Comparable to BE-Power for certified custom packs sold into medical OEMs and demanding industrial applications.
• Jauch Quartz GmbH: German manufacturer of custom battery packs and power solutions for medical, industrial, and IoT applications. Comparable as a DACH-based custom pack specialist with similar focus on safety, certification, and OEM design-in work.
• BMZ GmbH: Germany-based custom lithium-ion battery pack and BMS manufacturer serving medical, industrial, and e-mobility OEMs. Highly comparable to BE-Power in product scope, customer verticals (medical, intralogistics), and German Mittelstand operating profile.

Broad incumbents

• Webasto Group: Large German automotive supplier with a growing battery systems business covering commercial vehicle, marine, and industrial applications. Comparable as a larger incumbent offering custom-pack solutions overlapping with BE-Power's electromobility segment.
• Exide Technologies: Global battery group and BE-Power's parent company since April 2024, with a broad lead-acid and lithium-ion portfolio including the Solition Material Handling line. Comparable as the parent and as a broader incumbent that now bundles BE-Power's lithium packs with its own industrial battery systems.
• East Penn Manufacturing: Large privately held US battery manufacturer with motive power, stationary, and lithium-ion product lines serving material handling and industrial customers. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same end-markets as BE-Power, especially intralogistics.
• Saft (TotalEnergies): French industrial battery specialist owned by TotalEnergies, serving transportation, grid, and industrial markets with lithium-ion and nickel-based solutions. Comparable as a larger incumbent in industrial and motive-power custom battery systems.
• VARTA AG: Major German battery manufacturer with lithium-ion cells, micro-batteries, and energy storage solutions for industrial and consumer markets. Comparable as a larger DACH incumbent in the lithium-ion pack and cell space.
• EnerSys: Global industrial battery leader with a broad portfolio of motive power, reserve power, and lithium-ion solutions for forklifts and AGVs. Comparable as the larger incumbent serving BE-Power's intralogistics customers with both lead-acid and lithium offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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