Volklec, a new UK manufacturing business focused on producing batteries for electric vehicles (EVs), has been launched in Coventry, West Midlands, with a commitment to manufacturing sustainable batteries for a range of vehicles, including on-road, off-highway, and track vehicles.
In a strategic collaboration with the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC), a national manufacturing development and scale-up facility, Volklec aims to develop batteries that meet the specific requirements of the UK automotive market, particularly targeting small volume and niche vehicle manufacturers. This partnership is seen as a crucial step in the journey towards large-scale battery production, supporting the UK’s ambition to become a leader in sustainable transportation.
Imran Khatri, Volklec’s Founder, highlighted the company’s commitment to supporting the UK’s decarbonisation efforts, with a primary focus on the automotive industry to ensure security of supply. Khatri stated, “Volklec has been many months and significant investment in the making, established to help the UKās decarbonisation drive. As a proud investment in the UK, our initial focus is on the automotive industry, providing security of supply to the sector, then we intend to look at the broader electrification markets as well.”
Sean Gilgunn, Managing Director of UKBIC, expressed his delight in welcoming Volklec and serving as their launch base in the heart of the UK automotive industry. Gilgunn emphasized the importance of manufacturing cells at volume to ensure the UK’s prosperity in the energy transition towards Net Zero. He stated, “Manufacturing cells at volume is vital to ensuring the UK prospers from the energy transition towards Net Zero, and this agreement further demonstrates the unique value of UKBIC to the battery ecosystem.”