What began with batteries for mobile phones 30 years ago, has devolved into a global business serving applications ranging from e-bikes and shared scooters to cleaning equipment, power tools, medical devices and battery backup systems for AI data centers. Throughout this evolution, one principle has remained constant: developing battery solutions around the specific needs of each customer.
“We focus on customised battery solutions,” explains Jimmy Zhou, vice president of Marketing at SCUDPower. “Every application has different requirements. Our job is to understand those market requirements and develop the right customer solution.”
Experience built in demanding markets
SCUDPower entered the e-bike battery market in 2016, building on its experience in the US micro mobility sector. Working with shared-mobility platforms and supporting applications involving global brands, the company gained valuable expertise in environments where reliability is essential.
Shared fleets place particularly high demands on batteries. Operating outdoors around the clock, they must withstand changing temperatures and deliver consistent performance under intensive daily use. Better thermal runaway protection, higher water ingress protection and anti-theft functions have been improved through rigorous testing processes that will benefit all e-bike manufacturers and riders.
The company subsequently expanded into Europe, supporting applications including shared e-bikes and fleet-charging systems. Its experience covers the entire battery lifecycle, from development and certification to everyday operation.
Customisation backed by in-house expertise
SCUDPower is part of the SCUD Group, which employs approximately 10,000 people across its businesses. SCUDPower itself has around 2200 employees, including approximately 300 R&D specialists. Its teams combine electronic and mechanic engineering, firmware and algorithm development and testing expertise. This enables SCUDPower to support OEMs from initial concept through development and industrialisation to series production.
For e-bike manufacturers, battery development involves more than selecting cells and determining capacity. Motor power, peak output, system voltage, available frame space and communication protocols all influence the design. The resulting battery must meet the manufacturer's performance, safety, cost and regulatory requirements.
This is where SCUDPower's customised approach comes into play. Rather than relying solely on predefined products, its engineers work closely with customers to develop solutions tailored to their specific applications. In-house testing is an integral part of this process. Dedicated test engineers and specialised facilities enable extensive testing during development and help prepare products for the certification requirements of their target markets.
Full customer focus
SCUDPower demonstrated its engineering expertise when a European mobility customer struggled to meet critical battery requirements after more than a year with another supplier. Starting from scratch, the company’s team reviewed the technical requirements, identified application-specific risks and delivered four tested samples within just two months of project kick-off.
Close collaboration and a focused approach to complex challenges, including thermal management and safe recharging at elevated temperatures, helped turn a stalled development project into a production-ready solution.
Building a stronger European presence
SCUDPower's next step is to bring its expertise closer to European customers. A joint venture development and production facility in Poland is planned to begin production in mid-2027. The objective goes beyond establishing a local manufacturing base. The company wants to build closer relationships with European OEMs, improve day-to-day collaboration and become an active member of Europe's e-bike and micro mobility technology community.
“We want to support our European customers in Europe,” says Zhou. “We want to work with them, understand their markets and develop solutions together in the same time zones.” The planned facility is intended to combine SCUDPower's established engineering and manufacturing capabilities with greater proximity to European customers.
We want to work with our European customers, understand their markets and develop solutions together in the same time zones”
Innovation with sustainability in mind
Sustainability plays a growing priority. SCUDPower identifies increased use of renewable energy in production, recycled materials, more responsible packaging and improved battery disassembly for recycling as key areas of focus.
For European e-bike and micro mobility manufacturers, the company brings nearly 30 years of innovative battery pack experience, substantial in-house R&D and testing capabilities, and a clear commitment to the European market.
Zhou invites all customers to see this expertise first-hand: “We welcome our partners to visit our facilities in China and experience our development, testing and production capabilities for themselves.” With its planned Polish facility, SCUDPower aims to turn that established technical expertise into closer European partnerships, working alongside OEMs to develop the customised battery solutions their products and markets demand.
This article is sponsored by SCUDPower.
