Tenpower Malaysia Factory Begins Production – A Strategic Boost for India’s Battery Ecosystem
[April 29, 2025] – In a landmark development for Asia’s battery supply chain, Tenpower has officially commenced production at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Selangor, Malaysia. This strategic expansion comes at a pivotal moment for India’s rapidly growing electric mobility and energy storage sectors, offering Indian manufacturers a reliable, high-quality alternative in lithium-ion cell supply.
Why This Matters for India?
The timing of Tenpower’s Malaysia production launch aligns perfectly with India’s ambitious electrification goals and the recently strengthened India-Malaysia Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This combination creates unprecedented advantages for Indian battery pack manufacturers and OEMs:
Budgetary Urgency – India’s annual budget currently offers a special exemption (25% → 5.5%) on EV battery imports, but this concession may be withdrawn anytime, making FTA-backed Malaysian imports even more critical with zero tariff advantage. 
Supply Chain Resilience – With 68% of global battery production currently concentrated in China. Tenpower Malaysia offers Indian manufacturers vital geographic diversification.
Faster Time-to-Market – Reduced shipping times and streamlined customs clearance through FTA channels.
US Export Advantage – For Indian battery pack exporters targeting the US market, cell origin determines pack origin, making Malaysia-sourced cells a strategic choice to comply with US trade policies.
A Global Hub for Indian Industries
Spanning 48 acres, the Malaysia factory will produce 400 million+ cylindrical cells annually, serving key sectors where India is rapidly growing:
Electric Vehicles – High-performance cells for affordable EVs.
Power Tools & Industrial Equipment – Reliable batteries for manufacturing.
Energy Storage (RESS, UPS) – Scalable solutions for India’s renewable push.
Consumer Electronics & Smart Devices – Longer-lasting, safer batteries.
Industry Leaders Welcome Tenpower’s Expansion with Partnership in Place
Mr. Casey Shiue, General Manager of Taiwan Molicel, emphasized the partnership’s significance:
“Our reason for collaborating with Tenpower is to push the development of batteries onto a true Moore’s Law trajectory — to drive the electrification of the fossil-fuel world with the most advanced battery technology at the most reasonable cost. This marks a brand-new beginning, full of opportunities ahead.”
About Tenpower
Tenpower is a leading cylindrical lithium-ion battery cell developer and manufacturer specializing in producing high-rate lithium-ion battery cells. Tenpower has accumulated tremendous amounts of know-how through 19 years of persistent endeavor in basic material research and electrochemical technologies. Owing to prior experience in the power tool battery industry, Tenpower is a strong proponent of a quality-first philosophy. It invests heavily in state-of-the-art equipment and rigorous quality control processes. This ensures the consistency and safety of the battery cells. Today, Tenpower has expanded into various industries, including power tools, micro-mobility, smart appliances, and critical applications. Tenpower incorporated itself into the supply chains of many leading first-tier international companies. It has shipped more than 4 billion battery cells to hundreds of companies across more than 50 countries. For further information, visit www.tenpowercell.com.
