Volklec Launches New UK Manufacturing Business for Electric Vehicle Batteries
Introducing Volklec: Powering Electrified Mobility in the UK
The electric vehicle revolution is well underway, and a new player has entered the scene to help drive it forward. Volklec, a UK-based manufacturing business specializing in batteries for electric vehicles, has recently launched in Coventry, in the heart of the West Midlands. Backed by the Frontive Group, Volklec is on a mission to Power Electrified Mobility and cater to the diverse needs of the UK automotive market.
One of the key partnerships that Volklec has formed is with the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC), a national manufacturing development scale-up facility. This collaboration will not only enable Volklec to develop batteries tailored to the specific requirements of the UK automotive market but also provide essential skills and support for the growing EV battery sector.
Imran Khatri, the founder of Volklec, expressed his excitement about the company’s launch, stating, “Volklec has been many months and significant investment in the making, established to help the UK’s decarbonisation drive. As a proud investment in the UK, our initial focus is on the automotive industry, providing security of supply to the sector, then we intend to look at the broader electrification markets as well.”
The partnership with UKBIC is crucial for Volklec’s rapid route to scale-up and product development. Sean Gilgunn, UKBIC managing director, emphasized the importance of manufacturing cells at volume to ensure the UK prospers from the energy transition towards Net Zero. He stated, “This agreement marks the start of Volklec’s journey to create a battery with the potential to scale up to significant volumes in the coming years, and we are proud to support the business in the initial phase of their development.”
Overall, Volklec’s entry into the UK manufacturing landscape represents a significant step towards building world-class battery R&D, process, and manufacturing capability in the country. By directly creating jobs in the West Midlands and contributing to the growth of the EV industry, Volklec is poised to play a crucial role in the UK’s transition to a greener, more sustainable future. Stay tuned for more updates on Volklec’s journey to electrify mobility in the UK.