Amprius Technologies announced a $21 million purchase order for its SiCore® cylindrical cells from a leading electric‑mobility customer in China. The order will supply batteries for scooters, three‑wheelers, and motorcycles, marking the company’s first commercial deployment in the Chinese light‑electric‑vehicle (LEV) market.
The Chinese LEV market is expanding at a 15% compound annual growth rate and is projected to reach 26 GWh of battery capacity by 2030. By entering this market, Amprius gains a foothold in a region that accounts for a large share of global electric‑vehicle sales and positions the company to capture a growing demand for high‑energy‑density batteries that can extend range and reduce weight.
Amprius’s SiCore platform delivers up to 100% higher energy density than conventional graphite‑anode cells while maintaining a cycle life of more than 2,000 cycles. The technology’s performance advantage is especially valuable for two‑ and three‑wheelers, where conventional batteries are limited by low energy density and short cycle life.
The $21 million order follows a $35 million follow‑on order from a UAS manufacturer in September 2025 and comes after Amprius reported record Q4 2025 revenue of $25.2 million, a 137% year‑over‑year increase, and an EPS of –$0.01 versus an estimate of –$0.05. The company’s full‑year 2025 revenue of $73 million and a gross margin of 11% demonstrate a rapid improvement in profitability. Management has guided for at least $125 million in revenue for 2026 and expects its first full‑year of adjusted positive EBITDA.
CEO Tom Stepien said, “Current conventional batteries used in two and three‑wheelers are constrained by their inherently low energy density. Our silicon anode technology addresses this shortcoming by delivering higher energy density while maintaining the cycle life that these applications require. This purchase order underscores the increasing demand for higher‑performance batteries in high‑volume mobility markets and marks an important step in expanding our global business.”
Investors responded favorably to the announcement, citing the order as evidence of expanding demand for Amprius’s silicon‑anode batteries and reinforcing confidence in the company’s revenue guidance and Q4 earnings beat.
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