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Hyundai Motor Group has inaugurated a new Battery and Electrification Research Center at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. Named the "Hyundai Center of Excellence" (Hyundai CoE), the center will focus on developing advanced battery systems tailored to the Indian market and driving innovation in future mobility technologies.
As part of this collaboration, nine joint research projects have been initiated, covering key areas such as battery cells, battery management systems, energy density, safety, durability, and diagnostics. The research will also explore new materials and system components to enhance battery performance and efficiency.
The Hyundai CoE will be co-led by Chang Hwan Kim, Executive Vice President at Hyundai Motor Group, and Professor Bijaya Ketan Panigrahi from IIT Delhi. The launch event saw participation from senior officials of Hyundai and representatives from IIT Delhi, Bombay, and Madras.
This initiative marks Hyundai’s first academic-industrial collaboration in an emerging economy. The company aims to expand its research footprint in India by partnering with 10 leading universities and approximately 100 professors by the end of 2025. This effort is expected to boost innovation in EV and battery technology and support India’s goal of building a strong domestic battery supply chain.
