news – March 12, 2026

Echandia launches the next generation of Echandia Ultra

Building on six years of proven ferry operation in Copenhagen, the system further strengthens Echandia’s offering.

98% remaining capacity after six years of operation. The new Echandia Ultra builds on proven operation.

Echandia today announced the launch of the next generation of Echandia Ultra, its battery system for high-power, high-cycle marine applications. The new generation builds on Echandia’s field-proven platform and further strengthens the qualities operators value most: fast charging, consistent performance over time, safe operation without the need for complex liquid cooling, lower system complexity, higher uptime, and reduced lifetime cost.

Since 2020, Echandia battery systems have kept Copenhagen’s electric ferries running exactly as scheduled, with more than 98% remaining capacity after six years of operation. Seven commuter vessels operate up to 17 hours a day, charging in just six minutes and repeating the cycle up to 17 times daily, year-round. This demanding duty profile is powered by Echandia’s LTO battery technology, designed for ultra-fast charging and long service life.

Customers are asking tougher questions about operational proof and lifetime economics. And rightly so. The next generation of Echandia Ultra is our answer to that market reality. It is built for repeated high-power operation, straightforward integration and dependable performance over time. The Copenhagen ferries show what that looks like in practice: zero-emission operation that keeps to schedule, year after year.

Torbjörn Bäck, CEO Echandia

Echandia Ultra is tailored for operations requiring high power output and frequent cycling. It is particularly well suited for ferries and hybrid marine applications that need short bursts of power, where short charging windows and repeated cycling leave no room for performance drift. By avoiding complex liquid cooling, the system helps reduce installation complexity while supporting reliable daily operation.

In high-cycle ferry operations, every minute matters. You need fast charging, stable power delivery and a system architecture that remains manageable for both shipyard and operator. Echandia Ultra is engineered for exactly that operating reality. By combining LTO chemistry with an air-cooled design, we can deliver stable performance over time while helping customers simplify integration and support higher uptime.

Felix Backgård, Technical Sales Manager Echandia

Echandia also continues to emphasize approval-ready delivery as a part of its offering. The company has publicly announced maritime type approvals from leading class societies including DNV and Bureau Veritas, giving shipyards and operators greater confidence in deployment for demanding maritime applications.

Read more about Echandia Ultra

ABOUT ECHANDIA

Echandia is a market-leading supplier of advanced maritime battery systems, delivering safe and resilient energy solutions for demanding vessel operations. Designed in Scandinavia and built on proven LTO technology, our systems enable fast charging, smooth zero-emission performance, and long service life in harsh marine environments. Headquartered in Sweden, with offices in North America, the UK, Singapore, China, and Denmark, we serve customers across the globe and are trusted by shipbuilders and operators for our compact footprint, high reliability, and minimal degradation over time. By reducing fuel consumption and lowering operating costs, our solutions support sustainable shipping and long-term economic efficiency, helping accelerate the maritime industry’s transition to zero-emission operations.


MEDIA CONTACT

Elin Wengström, Communication & Marketing at Echandia
elin.wengstrom@echandia.com
+46 (0)769 49 59 01