SUN Mobility has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first company in India to receive AIS-038 certification for its indigenously developed high-voltage modular swappable battery platform for trucks and buses. The certification was awarded by the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) after rigorous testing to validate the system’s safety, reliability, and performance for commercial applications.
This is a big step forward in the development of battery-swapping solutions for heavy electric vehicles (HEVs), which are very important for making commercial transport less carbon-intensive.
Advanced Platform Design and Capabilities
The certified battery platform is designed with a modular and scalable architecture, allowing flexibility across a wide range of vehicle categories. It operates within the high-voltage 660V segment and is available in multiple configurations to suit varying operational requirements.
Key features include:
- Available in 50 kWach and 100 kWh variants, with combinable configurations
- OEM-agnostic design compatible with multiple vehicle manufacturers
- Supports both new vehicle integration and retrofit applications
- Suitable for small, medium, and heavy commercial vehicles
The system is meant to cut down on downtime, make fleets more efficient, and deal with range anxiety, which are three big reasons why commercial vehicles don’t use electric vehicles.
Boost to India’s EV Ecosystem and Policy Alignment
The certification fits in with India’s bigger push for electric mobility, which includes programs like the PM e-DRIVE scheme that aims to speed up the use of electric buses and trucks.
By offering a certified and scalable battery-swapping solution, SUN Mobility is positioning itself as a key enabler for fleet operators and OEMs seeking reliable and compliant electrification technologies.
Innovation Backed by Strong R&D
The company’s HEV business is the result of years of research and development in the technology for swapping batteries. With over 160 intellectual property applications filed and more than 40 already granted, SUN Mobility shows that it is serious about encouraging innovation in its own country.
The company began its journey in battery swapping for buses in 2019 and has since expanded its footprint significantly, supporting large-scale EV adoption across India.
This milestone underscores the growing maturity of India’s EV ecosystem and highlights the role of indigenous technologies in enabling large-scale electrification of commercial transport.
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