LION E-Mobility AG (LION; ISIN: CH0560888270), a leading manufacturer of battery packs for electric mobility and energy storage solutions, has published its preliminary consolidated H1 2026 figures, revealing a temporary decline in revenue and EBITDA due to a planned two-month factory shutdown for the transition to its high-performance NMC+ battery-pack technology. The company, however, confirmed its full-year 2026 forecast, projecting revenue to exceed EUR 35 million and strongly positive EBITDA.
In Q2 2026, the factory shutdown temporarily affected battery pack production, leading to consolidated revenue of EUR 6.9 million in the first half of 2026, compared with EUR 10.4 million in the prior-year period. Sales in Q2 were primarily generated from inventory of battery packs produced before the shutdown. EBITDA for the first half amounted to EUR 0.1 million, down from EUR 1.3 million in H1 2025. The production was successfully resumed at the end of June, marking an operational and strategic milestone for the Group.
Dr. Joachim Damasky, CEO of LION E-Mobility AG, commented: “The successful resumption of production of our high-performance NMC+ battery packs marks an important milestone for LION E-Mobility. We are entering the second half of the year with a strong technology platform, growing market interest and promising opportunities across e-mobility and stationary energy storage. While the transition affected our performance in the first half, we remain confident in our ability to deliver significant revenue growth and strongly positive EBITDA for the full year 2026.”
The new NMC+ battery packs combine outstanding performance with a robust system architecture, designed for demanding applications in e-mobility, industrial applications, and safety-critical segments. This transition is expected to drive substantial revenue growth in the second half of 2026, with Q4 being the strongest quarter.
In addition, LION’s BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) pipeline is strengthening. The Finsterwalde BESS project, in cooperation with Renoc GmbH, has completed its first construction phase, providing an installed capacity of 5 MW with a storage capacity of 20 MWh. The facility uses LION Smart BESS containers designed for grid-connected applications, meeting high standards of reliability, safety, and system integration. A second phase is planned for early 2027, expanding storage capacity to 40 MWh at an installed power of 15 MW.
The BESS project pipeline is growing, with LION positioning itself as a systems supplier and technology partner for grid-scale storage solutions across Germany and Europe. The Finsterwalde facility serves as a reference and showcase project for future customers and investors.
Looking ahead, LION expects revenue to exceed EUR 35 million for 2026, with a substantial share generated in H2. The company is also strengthening its team to accelerate BESS expansion. With the successful transition to NMC+ technology and a robust project pipeline, LION is poised for significant growth in the second half of the year.
