Hyperbat

What Hyperbat does

Hyperbat is a UK-based Tier 1 manufacturer of bespoke, build-to-print battery pack systems for high-performance electric vehicles, headquartered in Coventry. Originally formed in 2018/2019 as a joint venture between Unipart and Fortescue Zero (then Williams Advanced Engineering), Hyperbat became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Unipart Manufacturing Group in January 2026. The company's core technical capability is proprietary laser welding of dissimilar metals (including copper-aluminium joints), achieved with a reported 99.7% weld success rate across 150M+ welds, supported by a team of engineers with 50+ years of combined specialist experience. Hyperbat supplies battery packs to a small set of high-end automotive OEMs — including Lotus (Evija) and Aston Martin — as well as to Fortescue Zero and Ricardo.

The company's business model centres on low-volume, high-value bespoke battery pack programmes for hypercar and niche EV applications, supplemented by an emerging Standard Modules product line and lifecycle services (remanufacturing and recycling). Hyperbat operates an 18,500 sqm Coventry facility with high-voltage battery assembly capability, and its manufacturing processes are underpinned by IATF 16949 and ISO certifications. AI-enabled digital-twin technology, 5G-connected line monitoring on NVIDIA GPUs, and AI-powered battery diagnostics are deployed as manufacturing and aftermarket support tools rather than as standalone commercial products.

Forward strategy centres on broadening the customer base beyond hypercars into aerospace, defence, and off-highway battery applications via the AMBERS programme (joined June 2026), scaling the UK battery supply chain to 200 suppliers under the Advanced Propulsion Centre-funded H1perChain project (£11.3m, concluded November 2023), and shifting partially from bespoke build-to-print packs toward a catalogue of standard modules. The combination of marquee OEM relationships, regulatory certifications, UK sovereign-supply-chain positioning, and process IP forms the basis of the company's competitive position.

Name

Hyperbat

Legal name

Hyperbat Limited

Website

https://hyperbat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hyperbat is a UK Tier 1 manufacturer of bespoke, build-to-print battery packs for high-performance electric vehicles, serving niche OEM customers such as Lotus and Aston Martin from its Coventry facility, with proprietary laser welding and emerging standard module and lifecycle services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Vehicle Battery Systems

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (33591)

akta.pro primary industry

Battery Modules & Packs (Industrial/Commercial pack assembly) (IMAGAHAB)

Keywords

• Battery system manufacturing
• Electric vehicle powertrains
• Build-to-print production
• Lithium-ion battery packs
• Automotive tier 1 supplier

Headquarters

HQ city

Coventry

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Battery System Manufacturing: Contract manufacturing of bespoke battery systems for OEMs including design, prototyping, and series production. Revenue generated through project-based contracts for high-performance EV battery packs.
2. Battery System Design & Development: Bespoke battery design, development and validation services using in-house capabilities and trusted engineering partners. Development contracts for application in multiple sectors.
3. Build-to-Print Manufacturing: Manufacturing services for customers with existing battery designs, producing prototypes and validated product with quality assurance.
4. Manufacturing Scale-Up Services: Product and process engineering expertise supporting DFMEA activity, PFMEA, control plans, production line design, cost modelling, installation and commissioning.
5. Lifecycle Management: Cradle to grave battery solutions including triage, repair, teardown, remanufacturing, and recycling.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hyperbat is a UK-based Tier 1 supplier of bespoke, build-to-print high-voltage battery systems for premium automotive, off-highway, defence, and aerospace OEMs. The company designs, prototypes, and series-produces customised lithium-ion battery packs and modules, alongside offering product and process development, series production, and full lifecycle management services from its 5G-enabled smart factory in Coventry.

Product overview

Hyperbat is an established Tier 1 supplier of bespoke, build-to-print and off-the-shelf battery systems. The company's portfolio consists of Battery System Design (bespoke development and validation), Manufacturing Scale Up (process engineering and production line setup), Volume Production (low-mid volume series manufacturing), and Lifecycle Management (remanufacturing and recycling). Configurable Standard Modules are currently in development. The company operates from Coventry, UK, and leverages IATF 16949 quality standards, advanced welding capabilities, and digital conformance systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Battery System Design Bespoke design and engineering of high-voltage battery systems tailored to OEM specifications, covering concept, prototyping, and validation for automotive, defence, aerospace, and off-highway applications.
• Product and Process Development End-to-end product and process development for battery pack manufacturing, including industrialisation of customer designs, tooling development, and validation.
• Series Production of Battery Systems Volume build-to-print manufacture of complete battery packs using advanced laser welding and no-fault-forward quality control at Hyperbat's 5G-enabled Coventry factory for Tier 1 OEM customers.
• Lifecycle Management After-sales support and end-to-end lifecycle management for deployed battery systems, including maintenance, refurbishment, and second-life initiatives.
• Standard Modules (in development) Range of standardised, configurable battery modules under development to complement the existing bespoke build-to-print offering.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.7% weld success rate achieved through advanced laser welding processes
• +5 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

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RicardocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026Consortium partner in AMBERS (Advanced Modular Battery System) programme backed by UK Battery Innovation Programme. Ricardo secured £972k government funding; Hyperbat manufactures the packs while Volklec supplies battery cells. Platform targets automotive, aerospace, off-highway, and defence applications with modular, configurable battery packs.
• VolkleccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2026UK battery cell manufacturer supplying high-power 21700 cells for the AMBERS programme. Partnership forms sovereign UK battery solution linking cell technology, pack manufacture and systems engineering. Configurable block architecture scalable from 1.8kWh per module.
• Unipart Manufacturing GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2026Parent company providing Tier 1 automotive manufacturing expertise, manufacturing site in Coventry, and access to supply chain capabilities. Acquired remaining 50% stake in January 2026 bringing Hyperbat into full Unipart ownership. Strengthens UK platform for battery systems, power electronics, and electrical integration.
• Fortescue ZerocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE), provides EV battery expertise combined with Unipart's manufacturing capability. Original joint venture partner for Hyperbat formation in 2018. Ongoing customer relationship for autonomous vehicle battery systems.
• Coventry UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium partner in H1perChain project focused on developing UK battery supply chain capabilities. Project aims to enhance battery manufacturing and supply chain capabilities through novel Industry 4.0 digitalisation platform.
• Direc-TecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium partner in H1perChain project contributing to UK battery supply chain development and manufacturing capability enhancement.
• Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic-industry partnership providing on-site R&D support, metallurgy, metrology, and mechanical testing facilities. Recently expanded R&D facilities by £6m. Located adjacent to Hyperbat facility.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rimac Technology: Croatian-based Tier 1 supplier of high-performance battery packs, powertrain, and electronics for hypercars and premium EVs. Directly comparable to Hyperbat's bespoke, low-to-mid volume high-performance pack manufacturing model and customer base (Pininfarina, Aston Martin, Koenigsegg).
• Kreisel Electric: Austrian manufacturer of high-performance lithium-ion battery packs with patented immersion cooling technology. Comparable to Hyperbat in serving niche, high-performance EV and stationary applications with innovative battery system engineering and manufacturing.
• Volklec: UK battery cell manufacturer supplying 21700 cells to the AMBERS programme alongside Hyperbat. Comparable as a UK-domiciled battery technology partner targeting defence, aerospace, off-highway, and niche EV applications.
• AMTE Power: UK-based battery cell and pack developer targeting automotive, energy storage, and defence. Direct domestic peer to Hyperbat focused on UK-based battery manufacturing capability with overlap in defence and niche mobility applications.
• Williams Advanced Engineering (Fortescue Zero): Hyperbat's former 50/50 JV partner and now customer. Fortescue Zero designs and manufactures high-performance battery systems for motorsport, hypercars, and EV programmes — the most direct comparable in capability, customer base, and high-performance pack manufacturing focus.

Broad incumbents

• Samsung SDI: Global battery manufacturer supplying cells and packs to automotive OEMs in Europe and globally. Comparable as a premium-tier battery supplier competing for high-performance EV programme allocations that Hyperbat also targets.
• Northvolt: European battery manufacturer with gigafactory-scale ambitions and battery systems for EVs, energy storage, and industrial applications. Comparable as a European-based battery pack and cell supplier targeting premium OEMs and sustainability-focused customers.
• CATL: World's largest battery manufacturer supplying cells and increasingly pack solutions to global automotive OEMs. Represents the ultimate competitive backdrop for Hyperbat's niche high-performance positioning.
• LG Energy Solution: Global Tier 1 battery cell and pack manufacturer serving automotive and energy storage. Comparable as a high-volume pack integrator competing for the same OEM contracts Hyperbat targets, albeit at vastly larger scale.
• Saft (TotalEnergies): Industrial battery manufacturer owned by TotalEnergies serving mobility, defence, aerospace, and energy storage with a much broader portfolio. Comparable in addressing aerospace, defence, and high-reliability battery applications from a much larger incumbent base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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