ElringKlinger AG has been awarded a contract by Piëch Engineering AG in the field of battery technology. As part of this contract, ElringKlinger will develop and supply prototypes of a battery system for an all-electric sports car engineered by the Swiss-German manufacturer. In addition to the battery modules, the battery units also include the battery management system. Including development, supply, and testing, the project will initially cover a volume in the mid-single-digit million euro range and is scheduled to begin as early as the end of 2021. The Piëch battery concept is based on a pack with over 400 pouch cells, which, in combination with the control unit, forms the core element of the system. One of the technical highlights of this concept is the ability to switch the voltage from 800 V to 400 V. Thus, charging can be performed on the basis of 800 V technology, while driving operations are based on a voltage of 400 V. In addition, the innovative battery technology enables a range of 500 km at a capacity of more than 70 kWh and achieves high charging rates by reaching 80% battery capacity in under five minutes.