BorgWarner has secured its first North American deployment of a high-energy battery system for autonomous vehicles, supplying its NMC-based batteries for HOLON’s 15-passenger Level 4 electric shuttle. Production is scheduled to begin in 2027 at BorgWarner’s Seneca, South Carolina facility, compliant with Buy America and FEOC standards.
Each HOLON urban shuttle will feature two 57 kWh BorgWarner 5AKM NMC battery packs, including a multi-pack controller, replaceable contactor box, and stainless steel protective housing. The modular, liquid-cooled system is designed to ensure thermal efficiency, energy density, and long operational life under continuous autonomous driving conditions.
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Henk Vanthournout, Vice President of BorgWarner and President of Battery and Charging Systems, said, “BorgWarner has extensive experience with smart and integrated battery management systems and excels in energy density, scalability, and safety. Working with an innovator like HOLON aligns perfectly with our sustainability vision to create a clean, energy-efficient world.”
The system is engineered to meet global operational requirements, including performance, safety, and cybersecurity standards across North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Flavio Friesen, VP of Engineering at HOLON, added, “BorgWarner’s platform combines benchmark energy density with robust safety and serviceability. The modular, liquid-cooled system integrates perfectly with our shuttle’s packaging and uptime requirements.”
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The partnership underscores both companies’ focus on scaling autonomous mobility with energy-efficient, safe, and serviceable battery systems, while leveraging localized production for compliance and sustainability.