BorgWarner has secured its first contract with Holon to supply battery systems for the Holon urban – an autonomous, fully electric shuttle designed to carry 15 passengers.
The agreement marks BorgWarner’s debut in providing battery technology for autonomous vehicles manufactured in North America.
Each Holon urban electric shuttle will be equipped with two lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC) 5AKM 157 cylindrical cell battery packs. These 57kWh packs feature a modular design, integrated contactor boxes, and a multi-pack controller. The system offers benchmark-setting energy density and the latest generation cell chemistry, housed in a stainless steel case with active liquid cooling.
“BorgWarner has extensive experience with smart and integrated battery management systems and excels in energy density, scalability and robust safety certifications – all key components to this exciting new application,” said Henk Vanthournout, vice president of BorgWarner and president and general manager, battery and charging systems.
BorgWarner’s pack design meets Holon’s space and performance needs, incorporating proprietary software and cyber security-compliant controls.
Flavio Friesen, VP engineering at Holon, added, “BorgWarner is a strong fit for Holon: their battery platform combines benchmark energy density with robust safety, cybersecurity, and serviceability.”
Production will begin in Q2 2027 at BorgWarner’s Seneca, South Carolina facility. The system is Buy America compliant and meets FEOC restrictions.
