The EU's target is to cut CO2 emissions from automobiles by 40% by 2030 compared to 2021. As a result, car manufacturers must produce cars with zero emissions or CO2 emissions of less than 50g/km. These requirements are hastening electrification, and according to IHS, nearly one-third of newly registered vehicles will be fully electric by 2025. By 2030, hybrid and all-electric vehicles will account for more than half of the European new car market. VARTA is ideally positioned to electrify Europe's car fleet with its xEV portfolio, which is now being expanded with new types of batteries.
Lithium-ion high-voltage batteries power the powertrain in electric vehicles. It is supplemented with a 12-volt battery, which powers the interior electrical system's comfort and safety features. It ensures that the electric vehicle operates while driving and when the vehicle is parked, and the high-voltage battery is unplugged. The 12-volt battery, for example, ensures that the vehicle may be locked and unlocked and that wireless updates and the alarm system work when the vehicle is parked. It ensures that lights, brakes, and steering work properly while driving, even if there are sudden faults on the high voltage system, and the vehicle must be stopped safely.
To accomplish this, EVs require more durable and capable 12-volt batteries that can endure continuous charge and discharge cycles.
A defective battery may be unable to supply the vehicle's energy requirements, resulting in premature breakdowns. As a result, the original battery must be replaced with a product that fulfills the same specifications.
VARTA AGM xEV batteries are designed specifically for electric vehicles and meet OEM manufacturer specifications. Clarios, operating under the VARTA brand, is the world's premier battery manufacturer and the largest original equipment supplier to all major automobile and commercial vehicle manufacturers, including Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen Group, and BMW. Six out of every ten new vehicles in Europe include a Clarios battery. VARTA AGM xEV batteries' rugged architecture enables them to satisfy today's and tomorrow's expectations for electric and hybrid vehicles.
Clarios has a broad product portfolio of low-voltage batteries, including lithium-ion batteries for extremely demanding applications and AGM xEV batteries. These can withstand high shifting loads and suit a variety of requirements. They offer excellent charge acceptance and can withstand many charge cycles, allowing for higher battery utilization and longer life. Our low-voltage solutions enable enhanced Start/Stop functionalities that can increase fuel efficiency by up to 8%, as well as mild-hybrid powertrains that are 15% more fuel efficient than combustion engine vehicles.
