• Performance, reliability and sustainability remain key attributes
• Investment brings measurable business and environmental benefits
• Lithium-ion technology shows advantages
Gennevilliers, France (15/10/2025) – Twelve months on from launching its lithium-ion Solition Material Handling battery, Exide Technologies, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable battery storage solutions for automotive and industrial applications, is pleased to report that the solution has delivered on its promises – bolstering reliability, strengthening operational proficiency and reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) for material handling fleets.
Engineered for demanding environments, such as forklifts, automated guided vehicles, ports, ground support equipment and lifting platforms, the Solition Material Handling battery has proven its value across multiple applications.
Compared to conventional lead-acid batteries, it offers exceptional charging abilities, a longer lifespan and double capacity, enabling fleets to achieve significant energy savings, reduce their carbon footprint and benefit from a considerably lower TCO. Its seamless integration with vehicles’ energy recuperation systems further maximizes energy efficiency.
Exide's advanced lithium iron phosphate battery for material handling fleets.
Key features of the Solition Material Handling battery:
- High-performance cells designed for long cycle life – up to 4,000 cycles even under heavy discharge conditions.
- Advanced lithium iron phosphate prismatic cells for safe operation and optimized energy density.
- Fast and opportunity charging to maximize flexibility and uptime.
- Modular design that adapts to specific dimensions and allows easy retrofitting into existing battery trays.
- Optional cloud-based services for remote monitoring of key battery metrics and proactive asset management.
- Safety-first design, fully compliant with EN 1175:2020 standards.
- Enhanced serviceability through thoughtful system design and battery characteristics.
Sales, service, and research and development based in Europe, providing local, value-added solutions rather than a simple ‘install and forget’ approach.
As the Solition Material Handling battery marks its one-year-anniversary, Exide Technologies will continue to highlight the benefits it brings to both long-standing customers and new prospects. Performance, reliability and sustainability remain at the heart of the solution – perfectly aligned with Exide Technologies’ company claim: Energizing a new world.
Magnus Ohlsson, Senior Business Director at Exide Technologies, said: “A year on, the Solition Material Handling battery is making a genuine impact. Its capabilities make it the ideal choice for businesses seeking to boost productivity, while reducing their environmental footprint.
“By integrating advanced lithium-ion technology, we are setting new standards for material handling solutions. Our commitment to innovation and sustainability drives us to deliver battery and energy storage solutions that exceed the evolving needs of our customers while contributing to a greener future.”
Exide offers an extensive, diverse range of batteries, chargers and energy storage solutions for a wide variety of applications.
For more information about the Solition Material Handling battery, visit https://www.exidegroup.com/eu/en/product/solition-material-handling
About Exide Technologies
Exide Technologies (www.exidegroup.com) is a leading provider of innovative and sustainable battery storage solutions for automotive and industrial applications. With 135 years of experience, Exide has developed and globally marketed innovative batteries and systems, contributing to the energy transition, and driving a cleaner future. Exide's comprehensive range of lead-acid and lithium-ion solutions serves various applications, including 12V batteries for combustion and electric vehicles, traction batteries for material handling and robotics, stationary batteries for uninterruptible power supply, telecommunication, utility in-front-of and behind-the-meter energy storage and propulsion batteries for submarines and more. Exide Technologies' culture and strategy are centered around recycling, sustainability, and environmental responsibility, reflecting the commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen.
The company has 11 manufacturing and 3 recycling facilities across Europe, ensuring resilience and a low CO2 footprint with a local supply chain. Exide Technologies is committed to superior engineering and manufacturing. With a team of 5,000 employees, the company provides €1.6bn of energy storage solutions and services to customers worldwide, every year.