Echandia Launches New LTO Marine Battery System to Reduce Electrification Costs

Echandia Core targets lower upfront investment and smaller installation footprint for marine battery projects

Echandia has launched a new lithium-titanium-oxide (LTO) battery system for marine applications, aimed at reducing the upfront cost and installation footprint associated with vessel electrification projects.

The new system, called Echandia Core, is designed for fully electric and hybrid vessel operations and is positioned as the company’s largest product launch to date.

New battery platform targets wider adoption of marine electrification

According to Echandia, the new battery system reduces upfront investment costs and physical installation footprint by approximately 30% compared with the company’s previous LTO battery platform.

The company said the development focuses on improving the economic case for marine battery adoption while maintaining the operational characteristics typically associated with LTO battery chemistry, including long lifecycle performance, high safety standards and rapid charging capability.

Echandia CEO Magnus Eriksson said:

“LTO has always made a very strong case when you look at total cost of ownership.”

He added:

“What we are doing with Echandia Core is lowering the upfront cost barrier, so more projects can access those lifecycle benefits from day one.”

Focus on demanding marine operations

The Echandia Core platform is intended for a range of maritime applications including:

• Fully electric propulsion systems
• Hybrid vessel operations
• Peak shaving
• Spinning reserve
• Backup power
• Load levelling

The company said the system is suited for operational profiles requiring frequent charging and discharging cycles, high reliability and predictable battery performance.

LTO battery chemistry is increasingly being adopted in marine applications due to its thermal stability, low degradation rates and ability to operate safely under high power loads.

Marine battery market continues expanding

The launch comes amid growing demand for battery-electric and hybrid vessel solutions across ferries, offshore vessels, harbour craft and inland shipping.

Shipowners and operators are increasingly exploring battery integration to reduce fuel consumption, comply with emissions regulations and support decarbonisation targets.

While lithium-ion battery systems remain central to maritime electrification, upfront capital costs continue to be one of the primary barriers to wider deployment.

Echandia said the new system is intended to help address that challenge without compromising operational performance.

Product expands existing battery portfolio

The company confirmed that Echandia Core will complement, rather than replace, its existing Echandia Ultra and Echandia Robust battery platforms.

Felix Backgård, Head of Technical Sales at Echandia, said:

“Some vessels still need the highest-performance system we can build.”

He added:

“Others need a more cost-efficient way to access the safety, lifetime and reliability of LTO. Echandia Core gives them that choice.”

Safety and lifecycle performance remain key drivers

LTO battery technology is viewed as particularly suitable for demanding marine environments because of its high cycle life, strong thermal stability and reduced risk of thermal runaway compared with some other lithium-ion chemistries.

The technology is increasingly being deployed in applications where operational uptime, safety and long service life are prioritised.

Echandia said the new platform is available immediately.