LION Smart and hofer powertrain Enter into Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Market Introduction of Innovative Battery Systems

LION Smart and hofer powertrain Enter into Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Market Introduction of Innovative Battery Systems

Zug, 27 March 2025 – LION E-Mobility AG (LION; ISIN: CH0560888270), a leading battery pack manufacturer specializing in e-mobility and energy storage solutions, announces that its subsidiary, LION Smart GmbH, has entered into a strategic partnership with hofer powertrain Group, an internationally active development and technology partner for unique and efficient drivetrain solutions. The goal of this collaboration is to significantly accelerate the market launch of innovative battery systems. The cooperation focuses on the development of small series and the industrialization of immersion-cooled battery systems with high market potential. Through this strategic partnership, LION Smart and hofer powertrain are setting new benchmarks in the development of forward-thinking battery systems.

“With hofer powertrain, we have a strong partner by our side that perfectly complements our innovative strength. Together, we are accelerating the market entry of our highly innovative high-performance batteries and delivering pioneering solutions for sustainable mobility,” says Joachim Damasky, CEO of LION E-Mobility AG.

“hofer powertrain stands for innovation, speed, and precision in the development and industrialization of sophisticated drivetrain systems. The partnership with LION Smart builds precisely on this and opens up new possibilities to transfer cutting-edge battery solutions into industrial applications. We look forward to a shared journey shaped by a strong, common vision,” adds Johann Paul Hofer, CEO of hofer powertrain.

Technological Synergies for Accelerated Market Entry
Through this partnership, LION Smart and hofer powertrain are combining their respective strengths to bring high-performance battery systems to market maturity efficiently. hofer powertrain contributes extensive expertise in the development, validation, and rapid implementation of battery systems tailored to specific customer requirements, shaping the automotive market with a range of technological innovations. LION Smart complements this with its innovative immersion-cooled battery technology and modular platform solutions, enabling flexible scaling from prototype to series production. Additionally, the partnership brings a strong network of OEMs and industry partners – a key lever for trust, speed, and market access.

Added Value for Customers
Customers benefit from accelerated access to modular, high-performance, and highly secure battery systems that can be flexibly integrated into a wide variety of applications. LION Smart’s immersion-cooled technology offers high thermal stability, improved safety, and increased power density – critical advantages for vehicles and machinery with high energy and performance demands.

About LION E-Mobility AG
LION E-Mobility AG is a manufacturer of lithium-ion battery packs. The company offers customized plug-and-play solutions for electric vehicles as well as for stationary and industrial applications. With a current annual production capacity of 2 GWh, LION is ideally positioned to address the growing demand for high-performance energy storage solutions.

The company operates highly automated module assembly lines at its own production facility in Germany. LION's battery packs offer the highest standards in terms of safety, quality, and reliability.

Founded in 2011, LION E-Mobility AG (ISIN: CH0560888270, WKN: A2QH 97) is listed on the stock exchanges in Munich, Frankfurt, and Hamburg.

www.lionemobility.com

About LION Smart
LION Smart GmbH is an innovative developer of battery systems focusing on sustainable and high-performance energy storage solutions. The company offers state-of-the-art technologies such as immersion-cooled battery systems and has extensive expertise in quality, industrialization, and production.

About hofer powertrain
hofer powertrain Group is a globally operating development and technology partner for efficient drivetrain solutions across all vehicle classes. For over 40 years, hofer powertrain has been developing and implementing powertrain technologies for demanding high-end applications in automotive, marine, aviation, and urban mobility. The company focuses on a holistic understanding of the powertrain – from software, functional, and system engineering to validation, vehicle integration, and industrialization. This technical depth and experience make hofer powertrain a reliable development partner for complex drivetrain challenges. With highly qualified expert teams in Europe, Asia, and America, the company develops and implements complete powertrain systems, certified battery systems, intelligent software solutions, and innovative mechatronic and electronic components. The core mission is to continuously drive efficiency and sustainability – through technological excellence, a strong customer focus, pushing boundaries and setting new standards across the industry.

For further information, please contact:

LION Smart GmbH
Parkring 11-13
85748 Garching b. München
sales@lionsmart.com
www.lionsmart.com

LION E-Mobility Investor Relations
Kirchhoff Consult
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hofer powertrain
Ohmstraße 15
72622 Nürtingen
info@hofer.de
www.hoferpowertrain.com

Sales & PR
Sales: martina.fuenffinger@hofer.de
PR: christina.karuna@hofer.de

hofer powertrain Investor Relations
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