With specialisation in smart batteries for EVs, the company will position itself in two flagship markets in India including two or three wheelers and electric buses.
France-based Forsee Power is an industrial group specializing in smart battery systems for sustainable electric transport including LEV, trucks, buses, trains, marine vessels. A major player in Europe, Asia, and North America the Group designs, assembles and supplies energy management systems based on the most robust cells available on the market as well as provides installation, commissioning and on-site or remote maintenance.
The company has recently announced its plans for the Indian market with a segmental approach and local partnership. The company will begin with the production of batteries dedicated to two wheelers and three wheelers. it is also considering a plan to extend its range to high voltage systems for bus, marine, rail, industrial and commercial vehicles in the country.
To quickly establish on the India market, Forsee Power has signed a partnership with a local key player, to carry out production in the first place. Over 1,000 batteries for two wheelers will be delivered by the end of 2020. Forsee Power India will be fully operational by March 2021 and will provide local production out of Pune, sales, integration, and after-sales services.
“We consider that having a reliable local partner is the key to success in moving forward in India quickly, for the comfort of our customers but also to be able to work locally much more quickly thanks to local supply networks and engineering resources”
Christophe Gurtner, CEO of Forsee Power
The Group now contributes to reducing the carbon footprint in India (this country being responsible for one of the largest increases in global CO2 emissions in 20181). Forsee Power has the most complete range of batteries for the electromobility market and thus meets all electrification needs of light and heavy vehicles whether on road, rail, or water. The company even goes beyond the battery, offering solutions for financing and managing the second and end of life of batteries.