New 52Ah cell demonstrates a 10% increase in energy density; To be used in a broad range of applications beginning in 2024

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / May 16, 2023 / Electrovaya Inc. ("Electrovaya" or the "Company") (TSX:EFL); (OTCQB:EFLVF) a leading lithium-ion battery technology and manufacturing company, is pleased to announce that it is launching a new Infinity series cell, that features a capacity increase of 10% over its current cell product. This latest iteration, powered by Electrovaya's proprietary lithium-ion ceramic technology, has a cell capacity of 52 ampere hours (Ah) and has recently received both UL 2580 certification and UN38.3 certification.

The 52Ah cell is expected to retain the core advantages of the Infinity series products, including industry leading cycle life and safety standards, with significantly improved energy density. It is expected to be the first cell produced at Electrovaya's planned gigafactory in Jamestown, New York. Recently, an earlier version of Electrovaya's Infinity cell platform demonstrated industry leading cycle life at DNV's BEST Test Center battery labs in Rochester NY, following completion of over 9000 cycles with cycle life projections to about 14,000 cycles.

"This higher capacity cell, featuring a 10% improvement in energy density, is consistent with Electrovaya's track record of incremental improvements in energy density and performance," said Dr. Elmira Memarzadeh, Director of Engineering Programs at Electrovaya. "The new cell has completed its UL certification process and we are now phasing it into production, with most product lines transitioning in early 2024. We are also excited to plan our initial U.S.-based cell production in Jamestown around this product."

"For typical material handling, electric bus and energy storage applications, demands on batteries are often extreme, thereby making cycle life and safety key selection criteria. Energy density also plays a significant role, especially for vehicle applications and Electrovaya's technology provides a unique balance of every performance metric, ensuring our products provide a superior solution for our customers. Accordingly, our batteries also provide a significantly lower cost of ownership, even with higher list prices," said Dr. Jeremy Dang , Vice President of Business Development.

Electrovaya will be highlighting the Infinity Platform in more detail, along with updates regarding its solid state battery developments, at its inaugural Battery Technology and Analyst Day on May 17, 2023.

For more information, please contact:

Jason Roy
Director, Corporate Development and Investor Relations
Electrovaya Inc.
905-855-4618
jroy@electrovaya.com

About Electrovaya Inc.

Electrovaya Inc. (TSX:EFL) (OTCQB:EFLVF) is a pioneering leader in the global energy transformation, focused on contributing to the prevention of climate change by supplying safe and long-lasting lithium-ion batteries without compromising energy and power. The Company has extensive IP and designs, develops and manufactures proprietary lithium-ion batteries, battery systems, and battery-related products for energy storage, clean electric transportation, and other specialized applications. Headquartered in Ontario, Canada, Electrovaya has two operating sites in Canada and has acquired a 52-acre site with a 135,000 square foot manufacturing facility in New York state for its planned gigafactory. To learn more about how Electrovaya is powering mobility and energy storage, please explore www.electrovaya.com.

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SOURCE: Electrovaya, Inc.