JSW MG Motor India, in partnership with Vision Mechatronics, has introduced India’s first high-voltage second-life battery equipped with a locally developed Battery Management System (BMS). This is the third pilot under their ‘Project Revive’ initiative, focused on repurposing electric vehicle (EV) batteries for industrial energy storage applications.
The new product, unveiled at The Battery Show held from October 3-5, 2024, at India Expo Mart, will initially be deployed as a UPS backup solution for an industrial facility in Pune. The battery, designed with a custom-built BMS for stationary industrial use, offers flexibility, efficiency, and advanced monitoring capabilities to ensure optimal performance and safety, including measures to prevent thermal runaway.
Gaurav Gupta, Chief Growth Officer at JSW MG Motor India, highlighted the significance of the project in promoting sustainability through the reuse of EV batteries for large-scale industrial applications. “Our partnership with Vision Mechatronics marks a key step towards creating a circular economy for EV batteries, making us future-ready with India’s first high-voltage second-life battery,” he said.
Dr. Rashi Gupta, Managing Director of Vision Mechatronics, emphasized the safety and sustainability of the solution, stating, “ReLive is India’s first repurposed high-voltage battery with a homegrown BMS, offering a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative for industrial energy storage.”
JSW MG Motor India has been actively involved in battery recycling initiatives under ‘Project Revive,’ including a 100% off-grid EV charging station developed with BATX and IIT Delhi in early 2024, and a collaboration with Lohum and TERI for a 5kWh energy storage unit powering a school in Nainital in August 2024. These efforts underscore the company’s dedication to driving sustainable mobility and contributing to India’s energy transition.
