Hyderabad-based deep-tech startup Xbattery has launched the XB-5K, a 5kWh scalable energy storage system designed for homes and small offices, marking a significant step toward strengthening India’s indigenous battery management capabilities.
The XB-5K is built on the company’s indigenously developed BharatBMS platform, a high-voltage Battery Management System (BMS) architecture aimed at reducing India’s dependence on Chinese imports while ensuring enhanced after-sales support. According to industry reports, China currently accounts for over 40 per cent of India’s BMS imports and nearly 60 per cent of the global export market in this segment.
Weighing 37 kg, the XB-5K delivers up to 5kWh of backup power, capable of supporting electronics and appliances, including air conditioners, for up to 24 hours. Designed as a plug-and-play system, the solution functions as an advanced home power bank, integrated with data analytics for efficient energy management. It uses high-quality lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) cells to ensure long operational life, stable performance, portability, safety, and certification for daily use.
Despite India’s energy supply growing by 7.8 per cent, as highlighted in Energy Statistics India 2025, and improvements in transmission and distribution losses, frequent power outages continue to disrupt households and commercial operations. The launch of XB-5K addresses this persistent reliability gap in the power ecosystem.
Satish Reddy, Co-Founder and CEO of Xbattery, said, “With Puducherry, we are reinforcing our commitment to develop sustainable public transport ecosystems across India’s emerging urban centres. Backed by strong institutional capital and policy support, we are focused on delivering reliable, technology-led electric mobility solutions that cities and Union Territories can depend on for the long term.”
The BharatBMS platform powers the XB-5K with intelligent AI and ML-enabled modes for pre-emptive outage response, real-time state-of-charge monitoring to prevent overcharging, adaptive cell balancing, and advanced thermal management. These features are designed to extend battery life by up to 15 per cent while reducing costs through indigenous design, manufacturing, and servicing.
Sonu Mishra, Co-Founder and CTO of Xbattery, said that, “Power outages still affect India’s growing economic productivity. An indigenously developed and affordable energy storage ecosystem is a necessity for the sustainable development of India. It’ll increase productivity, reduce import dependence and simultaneously capitalise on export opportunities. We’re building the complete value chain from the ground up inspired by the simplicity of plugging a phone into a powerbank.”
The company recently secured USD 2.3 million in seed funding to further strengthen its research and development, design, and manufacturing capabilities, targeting India’s estimated USD 150–200 billion energy storage opportunity.
