Epsilon CAM’s Gen 3.0 lithium iron phosphate cathode active material has entered validation with cell manufacturers in Asia-Pacific, Europe and the US.
The Indian cathode materials company did not identify the manufacturers or disclose when it expects the validation programmes to be completed.
Epsilon said the Gen 3.0 material has a discharge capacity of 159 mAh/g and an electrode density of at least 2.51 g/cm³. It claimed these figures were comparable with high-energy-density LFP cathode materials predominantly supplied by Chinese manufacturers.
Epsilon launched the material in April 2026
The company launched the material in April 2026. It plans to establish 20,000 tonnes per year of commercial manufacturing capacity in India by 2028, followed by an expansion to 100,000 tonnes. No timetable was given for the second phase.
Vikram Handa, managing director of Epsilon Group, said: “The global battery industry is entering an era where technology leadership must be complemented by resilient and diversified supply chains. The advancement of our Gen III LFP cathode material into customer validation with large global cell makers shows our commitment to providing cell manufacturers with high-performance, globally competitive and supply chain-resilient cathode solutions.”
The material was developed at the company’s Cathode Technology Centre in Moosburg, Germany. The ISO 9001-certified facility includes a 250-tonne-per-year demonstration plant and cell-testing capabilities.
The company said the centre’s scientists have more than 100 years of combined experience in cathode chemistry, materials science and process engineering. The company also holds a portfolio of 149 patents covering cathode technologies.
Epsilon is positioning its technology as an alternative for battery and automotive manufacturers seeking supply chains outside China. It said the provenance of its technology could help customers meet US Prohibited Foreign Entity rules governing battery materials and intellectual property.
Epsilon Cathode Active Materials was established in 2023 as the cathode materials business of Epsilon Group. Its LFP products are intended for electric vehicle and stationary energy storage batteries.
