Are you considering replacing the lithium-ion batteries in your electric pallet jack?
In this article, we've selected six electric pallet jack battery manufacturers that offer both technical expertise and competitive pricing in this area. From the well-known EnerSys to CoPow, which can tailor solutions specifically for your material handling operations, each one can help you upgrade your power system. Let's take a closer look at their strengths and capabilities!
CoPow - A More Cost-Competitive Industrial Battery Manufacturer
CoPow Battery is a lithium-ion battery manufacturer based in Shenzhen, China, specializing in the research, development, design, and production of LiFePO4 lithium-ion battery packs.
The company operates a production facility spanning approximately 32,000 square meters, equipped with multiple PACK production lines and automated packaging lines, enabling large-scale manufacturing of industrial batteries.
The company's products are widely used in electric pallet jacks, forklifts, stackers, AGVs/AMRs, cleaning machines, golf carts, and marine equipment.
For electric pallet jacks, CoPow offers a complete solution for upgrading from lead-acid batteries to lithium-ion batteries, primarily including 24V lithium pallet jack batteries suitable for electric pallet jacks, walkie pallet trucks, and electric stackers.
Typical solutions include 24V LiFePO4 batteries with capacities of 100Ah, 150Ah, 200Ah, 230Ah, and 300Ah.
Taking the 24V 230Ah lithium battery as an example, it has an energy capacity of 5.88 kWh, a continuous current of 115 A, a peak current of 230 A, and weighs only 80 kg.
Why Choose CoPow Electric Pallet Jack Battery?
1. Lithium-Ion Battery Replacement Solutions
CoPow offers professional lithium-ion battery replacement solutions for electric pallet trucks, tailored to the specifications of customers' existing lead-acid batteries and their equipment requirements.
Based on actual application scenarios, we can perform voltage matching, capacity upgrades, battery casing redesigns, connector adaptation, and BMS parameter optimization.
2. Industrial Grade LiFePO4 Cells
CoPow uses brand-new Grade A lithium iron phosphate battery cells from well-known brands such as CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd.), BYD (Build Your Dreams), and EVE (EVE Energy) to provide powerful propulsion for electric pallet trucks.
3. Intelligent BMS System
Each Electric Pallet Jack Battery kit can be equipped with an intelligent BMS, providing comprehensive protection and intelligent management for battery operation. For industrial applications that require data exchange with vehicle control systems or smart devices, CoPow also offers intelligent feature options such as CAN communication, RS485 communication, Bluetooth connectivity, LCD displays, and remote monitoring.
4. Customized Battery Design
For industrial vehicle batteries, the biggest challenge lies not only in selecting the right battery cells, but also in ensuring a precise fit with different types of equipment. CoPow possesses professional battery system design capabilities and can provide comprehensive, customized solutions-including mechanical design and electrical system optimization-based on the structure and operational requirements of the customer's equipment.
5. Global Certifications and Export Standards
CoPow industrial lithium-ion batteries comply with the mainstream certification requirements of the international market and support certification standards such as CE, UN 38.3, MSDS, IEC 62619, ISO 9001, RoHS, and FCC.
BSLBATT
BSLBATT is a Chinese lithium-ion battery manufacturer founded around 2011. Its applications span a wide range of sectors, including industrial vehicles, energy storage, low-speed vehicles, and specialized equipment.
Among these, lithium-ion batteries for industrial vehicles represent one of BSLBATT's core markets, with products including electric pallet trucks, electric pallet movers, forklifts, AGVs/AMRs, and cleaning equipment.
BSLBATT's strength lies in its focus on the industrial vehicle market, particularly in overseas markets-especially in Europe and the United States-where it has established a certain level of brand influence. Unlike some generic lithium-ion battery pack manufacturers that only provide off-the-shelf batteries, BSLBATT specializes in developing standardized products tailored for industrial equipment such as forklifts and pallet trucks.
EnerSys
Headquartered in the United States, EnerSys is a leading global provider of industrial energy storage solutions-not merely a manufacturer of lithium-ion battery packs.
Its business is primarily divided into Motive Power and Reserve Power. Motive Power is mainly used in industrial vehicles such as forklifts and pallet trucks, and includes traditional lead-acid batteries, TPPL (thin-plate pure lead) batteries, and lithium-ion batteries.
In the electric pallet truck battery sector, EnerSys primarily provides solutions through its brands and product lines. Its most representative product is the NexSys® iON lithium-ion battery, which is mainly used in industrial applications such as forklifts and pallet trucks.
For CoPow, EnerSys serves as a model worth emulating, with strengths in its brand, distribution channels, and extensive service network.
Crown Equipment Corporation
Crown Equipment Corporation is a world-renowned manufacturer of material handling equipment, headquartered in New Bremen, Ohio, and founded in 1945. Currently, its main products include forklifts, electric pallet trucks, electric stackers, reach trucks, and order pickers, serving industries such as warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, and distribution centers. Unlike a battery manufacturer alone, Crown is first and foremost a complete vehicle manufacturer.
The company develops battery systems to enhance the operational efficiency of its electric pallet trucks and forklifts; therefore, its battery solutions are closely integrated with vehicle control systems, charging systems, and after-sales service systems. Crown's lithium-ion battery products primarily include the V-Force™ lithium-ion energy storage system.
Exide Technologies
Exide Technologies is a comprehensive energy company with a century of experience in industrial batteries, with operations spanning the automotive, telecommunications, energy storage, and industrial vehicle power battery sectors.
Founded in the late 19th century and headquartered in Europe, Exide's current core businesses include automotive batteries, industrial backup power, and Motive Power.
In the industrial vehicle sector, Exide has long served material handling applications such as forklifts, electric pallet trucks, AGVs, and cleaning equipment, and is a major supplier of industrial batteries in the European market. Exide offers different technical approaches for electric pallet truck batteries, with "Solution" being its lithium-ion industrial vehicle solution that has been a key focus of development in recent years.
Green Cubes Technology
Green Cubes Technology, headquartered in Indiana, USA, was founded around 1986. In its early years, the company primarily focused on the development of power systems and battery management technologies, but later gradually shifted its focus to the development of lithium-ion battery systems.
Its core business encompasses batteries for industrial vehicles, medical devices, robots, and automation equipment, as well as power systems for specialized applications.
In the electric pallet jack battery sector, Green Cubes focuses primarily on lithium-ion battery solutions for material handling equipment, with applications including electric pallet jacks, pallet trucks, forklifts, AGVs/AMRs, and warehouse automation equipment.
Green Cubes' flagship industrial vehicle product line is the Kube™ Battery Systems, with the Kube™ Lithium-ion Battery System being a prime example. These products are primarily used in Class 3 material handling equipment, including electric pallet jacks.
Conclusion
Among the companies profiled in this article, EnerSys and Exide Technologies wield significant influence in the industrial vehicle power battery market, thanks to their many years of experience in the industrial battery sector, comprehensive global service networks, and well-established customer bases.
Crown Equipment Corporation, leveraging its ecosystem advantages in the material handling equipment sector, has deeply integrated battery systems with equipment such as electric pallet trucks and forklifts.
Green Cubes Technology focuses more on the integration of lithium-ion battery systems, providing customized energy solutions for industrial equipment, automation equipment, and smart logistics applications.
BSLBATT, with its standardized industrial lithium-ion battery products and overseas market presence, has established a competitive edge in sectors such as forklifts and electric pallet trucks.
For companies seeking flexible OEM/ODM partners, CoPow offers an alternative option. Compared to suppliers that offer only standard models, CoPow specializes in customizing battery systems to meet specific customer equipment requirements, including battery size design, connector matching, Battery Management System parameter tuning, communication protocol development, and performance optimization across various application environments.
CoPow is committed to becoming a trusted partner for lithium-ion battery solutions in the global electric pallet jack, pallet truck, and industrial vehicle sectors. We welcome the opportunity to collaborate with you.
