Elithion
Elithion is a privately held Colorado-based developer of distributed Battery Management Systems for large lithium-ion battery packs. Founded in 2008, it serves EV manufacturers, telecom integrators, and stationary storage customers with BMS integrated circuits, replacement parts, and engineering consulting.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersLongmont, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Elithion does
Elithion Inc. is a privately held, founder-led battery management system (BMS) developer founded in August 2008 by Davide Andrea and headquartered in Longmont, Colorado. The company specializes in distributed BMS technology for large lithium-ion battery packs, where cell boards are mounted directly on each cell to measure voltage and temperature and perform balancing, thereby minimizing high-voltage wiring outside the battery enclosure. Its product portfolio historically comprised the Lithiumate family (Pro, Lite, HD) for EV traction packs and commercial applications, the Vinci BMS for 24–48V telecom stationary batteries, and Lithiumod rack-mounted battery modules for telecom, solar, and grid storage.
Elithion monetized its technology through hardware sales (BMS integrated circuits, cell boards, and complete systems), replacement parts, engineering consulting at $200/hour, paid technical support at $50 per 15 minutes, and educational services. Its go-to-market combined direct factory sales with a global reseller network spanning the US, Canada, the UK, Luxembourg, Poland, and Russia, supplemented by channel partnerships such as Iron Edison. Named customers included AvtoVaz (110 Lithiumate BMSs for El Lada production EVs in 2012), Lightning Motors (a 218 mph world-record electric motorcycle), Emtor (a long-time high-volume Polish integrator), Boulder EV, and several Formula Hybrid racing teams.
In November 2023 Elithion shut down production and ended its assembly house relationship, and in May 2024 it shipped its last product. The company has since pivoted to selling only BMS integrated circuits to selected existing customers and replacement parts to its installed base of more than 5,000 systems, while continuing to offer consulting, education, and expert-witness services. Elithion has never raised venture capital, operates with 1–10 employees, and is supported by a Board of Advisers rather than institutional investors.
Elithion firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Elithion
- Legal name
- Elithion Inc.
- Website
- https://elithion.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Elithion is a privately held Colorado-based developer of distributed Battery Management Systems for large lithium-ion battery packs. Founded in 2008, it serves EV manufacturers, telecom integrators, and stationary storage customers with BMS integrated circuits, replacement parts, and engineering consulting.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Elithion industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Battery Management Systems for Lithium-ion Batteries
- NAICS
- Battery Manufacturing (33591)
- SIC
- Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Battery Electronics (IMAGAHAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Pack Electronics Manufacturing (EUAFABAJ), Battery Management System (BMS) & HV Control Electronics Manufacturing (IMACACAH), Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Safety Controls (EUAFAAAD)
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Where Elithion is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Longmont
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
Elithion business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- BMS Integrated Circuits Sales: Elithion now primarily sells BMS integrated circuits to current, selected customers. This represents their main business focus following the pivot from complete BMS product sales.
- Replacement Parts: Continued sales of replacement parts to past customers for their installed BMS systems.
- Consulting Services: Engineering consulting services in areas related to Li-Ion batteries and Battery Management Systems, including design services, education, forensic analysis, and expert witness services.
- Technical Support Services: Factory direct tech support, including paid technical support at $50 per 15 minutes for systems not qualifying for free support.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Consulting Rate |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Free Technical Support |
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Paid Technical Support |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Lithiumate Pro BMS (108 cells) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Elithion product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Elithion designs and sells electronic Battery Management Systems (BMS) for large Lithium-ion battery packs, with its flagship Lithiumate Pro BMS supporting up to 255 cells in series (~900V) for EV traction and commercial applications, complemented by the Vinci BMS for telecom and stationary 24–48V batteries, Lithiumod rack-mounted battery modules, and cell boards. Following a 2023 production shutdown, the company now primarily sells BMS integrated circuits and replacement parts to established customers, alongside consulting, education, and custom BMS design services.
Product overview
Elithion offers a portfolio of Battery Management Systems (BMS) for large Lithium-ion batteries, with the Lithiumate family (Pro, Lite, HD) as the core product line. The Lithiumate Pro is the flagship professional distributed BMS for EV traction and commercial applications, while the Lithiumate Lite provides an entry-level option. The Vinci BMS serves lower-voltage stationary applications (24-48V) for telecom. The Lithiumod brand encompasses stationary battery modules for rack-mounted energy storage. The company has transitioned from selling complete off-the-shelf BMS systems to primarily selling BMS integrated circuits to other manufacturers, while continuing to offer consulting, education, custom BMS design, and traction pack services. All products support distributed BMS architecture with cell boards mounted directly on cells for safety.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Lithiumate: Professional distributed Li-ion Battery Management System product line, including Lithiumate Pro, Lithiumate Lite, and Lithiumate HD variants.
- Lithiumod
- Vinci
Products and services
- Lithiumate Pro BMS Professional distributed Li-ion Battery Management System for EV traction packs and commercial applications, supporting up to 255 cells (~900V) in up to 16 banks and 16 strings in parallel, with metal case enclosure, SOC estimation, cell voltage/temperature monitoring, contactor control, and CAN/RS-232 communications.
- Lithiumate Lite BMS Entry-level digital Li-ion BMS for simpler applications, now discontinued, offering basic monitoring and protection at competitive pricing.
- Lithiumate HD BMS Sealed version of Lithiumate Pro with automotive grade connectors, supporting up to 8 banks, with isolated CAN and USB. More than 200 units sold.
- Vinci BMS BMS for LiFeYPO4 (Thundersky) battery cells, supporting up to 160 cells in up to 8 banks with dissipative (passive) balancing, using Elithion's proprietary charge transfer balancing.
- Vinci LV BMS BMS specifically designed for 24 to 48V stationary batteries, supporting the unique requirements of Base Transceiver Station (BTS) equipment for telecom applications.
- Lithiumod Battery Modules Hot-swappable, rack-mounted Li-ion battery modules for stationary applications including telecom, solar, servers, and grid storage. Available in low voltage (24/48V) and high voltage (up to 832V) configurations.
- Lithiumod LV Modules Low voltage Lithiumod battery modules at 24V or 48V for telecom, solar, and server applications.
- Lithiumod HV Modules High voltage Lithiumod battery modules up to 832V for grid quality and off-grid power applications.
- Cell Boards Cell-mounted boards for the Lithiumate BMS family supporting prismatic, small/large cylindrical, and pouch cell formats, including single-cell and multi-cell configurations.
- BMS Integrated Circuits BMS integrated circuits sold to established manufacturer customers. Elithion transitioned to primarily selling ICs to other manufacturers after ending new system sales in May 2024.
- Consulting Services Engineering consulting services in Li-Ion battery and BMS areas, including design (battery pack mechanical/electrical, PHEV conversions, system integration), education, forensic analysis, and expert witness services. Rate of $200/hour billed in 15-minute increments; travel rate $2,000/day plus expenses.
- Education Services Presentations and courses on Li-ion battery technology, including 20-minute panels, 1-hour conference presentations, 4-hour seminars, 1-day courses, and 3-day comprehensive courses (delivered through SAE Engineering Academy and industry conferences).
- Custom BMS Design Custom BMS design services for volume production, including private labeling, custom packaging, board-level optimization, and special interfaces to meet specific customer requirements.
- Traction Pack Design and Assembly Custom traction battery pack design and assembly services for vehicles, with fast turnaround and low engineering costs.
- Lithiumate Touchscreen Display Touchscreen display for monitoring batteries locally and remotely through the Internet.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 50% fuel savings in telecom applications by allowing generators to cycle at maximum efficiency
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Elithion
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Elithion technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration10 records
Feature4 records
Elithion partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Iron EdisoncoreElithion formalized its relationship with Iron Edison as one of its solution partners. Iron Edison is a manufacturer of large, low voltage, stationary batteries.
- e-TransportationminorLuxembourg-based e-Transportation joins Elithion's reseller network.
- 3XEminorWrocław, Poland-based 3XE joins Elithion's reseller network.
- Electric Car CustomminorMoscow, Russia-based Electric Car Custom joins Elithion's reseller network.
- EV PropulsionminorNew York-based EV Propulsion joins Elithion's reseller network.
- EnerdelminorCooperation with Enerdel to offer 1.4 kWh, 44V Enerdel battery blocks with integral BMS board, ready for easy inclusion in high performance battery packs.
- Electric MotorsportminorBay Area based Electric Motorsport joins Elithion's reseller network.
- MavizenminorUK-based Mavizen joins Elithion's reseller network, providing distribution of Elithion BMS products in the United Kingdom.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves12 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Elithion competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Ewert Energy Systems (Orion BMS): Ewert Energy's Orion BMS is a competing off-the-shelf BMS for Li-ion battery packs commonly used in DIY EV conversions, racing, and stationary applications — the same core customer segment Elithion's Lithiumate family serves.
- Batrium: Batrium produces distributed cell-management systems (cell boards + LongMons) for large Li-ion battery packs, directly competing with Elithion's distributed BMS architecture and cell board products.
- Lithium Balance: Lithium Balance develops BMS solutions for Li-ion battery packs in electric vehicles, marine, and stationary storage — overlapping with Elithion's EV traction, marine, and stationary energy storage segments.
- Nuvation Energy: Nuvation Energy designs and manufactures BMS products for large-scale battery energy storage systems and EV applications, directly competing with Elithion's Lithiumate and Lithiumod product lines in the large Li-ion pack segment.
- REC AB (REC BMS): REC AB manufactures BMS for Li-ion batteries used in EVs, marine, and energy storage applications, making it a direct competitor in the off-the-shelf BMS market for large battery packs.
Broad incumbents
- Analog Devices: Analog Devices supplies battery monitoring ICs, isolation products, and BMS reference designs for automotive and industrial Li-ion applications, competing at the silicon layer that Elithion's IC business targets.
- Texas Instruments: Texas Instruments offers a broad portfolio of BMS ICs, monitoring ICs, and reference designs used in large Li-ion battery packs. As Elithion transitions to IC sales, TI is both a potential customer ecosystem and a major competitive incumbent.
- NXP Semiconductors: NXP offers automotive-grade BMS ICs, MCUs, and CAN communication solutions used in production EV traction packs and stationary storage — competing at the silicon and reference design level with Elithion's offering.
Regional players
- Tigo Energy: Tigo provides module-level electronics and monitoring for energy storage and solar applications. While focused more on the PV/MLPE side, Tigo is adjacent to the stationary storage BMS market where Elithion's Vinci and Lithiumod products compete.
Emerging players
- Stercom Power Solutions: Stercom develops advanced BMS and battery management technology for EVs, stationary storage, and aerospace, representing an emerging competitor with a similar high-performance focus to Elithion's distributed architecture.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Elithion leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Elithion funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Elithion M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Elithion
What does Elithion do?
Elithion designs and sells electronic Battery Management Systems (BMS) for large Lithium-ion battery packs, with its flagship Lithiumate Pro BMS supporting up to 255 cells in series (~900V) for EV traction and commercial applications, complemented by the Vinci BMS for telecom and stationary 24–48V batteries, Lithiumod rack-mounted battery modules, and cell boards. Following a 2023 production shutdown, the company now primarily sells BMS integrated circuits and replacement parts to established customers, alongside consulting, education, and custom BMS design services.
Is Elithion a public or private company?
Elithion is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Elithion founded?
Elithion was founded in 2008. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Elithion based?
Elithion is headquartered in Longmont, United States, in the North America region.
How does Elithion make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. BMS Integrated Circuits Sales are the primary driver. The others are replacement Parts, consulting Services and technical Support Services.
Who are Elithion's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Ewert Energy Systems (Orion BMS), Batrium, Lithium Balance, Nuvation Energy and REC AB (REC BMS). Broad incumbents are Analog Devices, Texas Instruments and NXP Semiconductors. Tigo Energy is listed as a regional player. Stercom Power Solutions is listed as an emerging player.
Does Elithion have an API?
No public API is recorded for Elithion.
What industry is Elithion in?
Elithion's product category is Battery Management Systems for Lithium-ion Batteries. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAHAC, Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Battery Electronics, with a secondary code of EUAFABAJ, Battery Management Systems (BMS) & Pack Electronics Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 33591 and its SIC code is 3600.