Traction Battery

Market leader in traction batteries for railway applications. The partner of choice for end-to-end, standard or customised solutions.

Powering Sustainable Transport of Tomorrow

ABB Traction Batteries are lithium-ion onboard energy storage systems designed for maximum safety and long lifetime. They can be used as traction or auxiliary batteries across road, off-highway, and railway vehicles.

Based on advanced LTO technology, the batteries provide fast charging, high cycle life, and excellent reliability. Their modular design enables easy scalability and flexible installation - on the roof, in the machine room, or underfloor.

Proven Battery Solutions

Flexible engineering based on standardized modules and packs.

Energy density

Industry leading energy density for LTO batteries [kWh/kg], delivering more power in a compact and lightweight design.

Flexibility at scale

Modular multi-pack architecture allows seamless adjustment of installed energy by adding or removing battery packs.

High reliability

Standardization at battery pack level ensures high quality and enhances product reliability.

Service friendly

Individual battery packs can be replaced independently minimizing downtime and reducing maintenance costs.

High availability

Operation can continue even if one battery pack is faulty due to the modular battery packs.

Faster project delivery

Standardized solutions and accelerated engineering shorten the transition from concept to design freeze, reducing effort in new projects.

Common Applications

From rail to off-highway vehicles, discover how our Traction battery portfolio can be seamlessly integrated into a wide range of applications.

Rail vehicles

ABB’s traction batteries are ideal for various railway applications, delivering reliable, efficient, and high-performance energy solutions. They ensure clean, safe, and cost-effective operation across different types of rail vehicles, from light rail to fleet refurbishments.

Heavy off-highway vehicles

ABB’s Battery Pro series delivers powerful, durable, and efficient energy solutions for heavy off-highway vehicles such as dump trucks. Built to withstand the toughest conditions, these batteries ensure reliable performance, extended uptime, and reduced emissions in demanding construction and mining operations.

Close to shore vessels

ABB’s Battery Max series, DNV type approved, provides robust and efficient energy storage solutions for close-to-shore vessels. Designed for marine reliability and safety, these batteries deliver high performance, extended lifespan, and reduced emissions, supporting sustainable and cost-effective vessel operations.

Electric buses

ABB’s Battery Pro series provides high-performance, reliable, and energy-efficient solutions for electric buses, ensuring optimal range and operational efficiency. Engineered for demanding urban routes, these batteries enable clean, quiet, and sustainable public transportation with maximum safety and durability.

ABB's on-board transportation solutions

From rail to off-highway, our solutions drive performance everywhere. Access ABB's interactive web app to discover the full range of technologies ABB offers. Browse detailed product information, technical specifications, all in one intuitive platform. Click to unlock our portfolio and find the technology that powers your next project.

Highlights

ABB and Škoda Group power up Czech railways with new battery-electric trains

ABB to provide traction battery systems for the company’s new electrically driven railcars or battery-electric multiple units (BEMUs) Initial order includes 195 Pro Series battery packs for 15 BEMUs ordered by České dráhy (Czech Railways) Long-term partnership includes 15-year service agreement The recently launched Pro Series is well suited to BEMU applications, especially those operating on partially electrified railway networks

Converting Adelaide Metro into Australia’s first-ever diesel-hybrid train fleet

ABB traction battery technology has enabled 44 Adelaide Metro train sets to be converted to diesel-hybrid operation, with a further 6 sets to be converted in the coming months. The solution has reduced noise and emissions to improve the travel experience for the nearly 16 million commuters a year who use the service.

Hybrid maintenance vehicles help Austria’s railways to decarbonize

Maintenance vehicles manufactured by Plasser & Theurer will reduce CO₂ and noise emissions, improve health and safety at work sites, and boost the productivity of the railway maintenance operations in Austria.

Traction Batteries: Powering the Path from Diesel to Electric Rail

Rail operators are racing to decarbonise, and traction batteries are emerging as a vital bridge between diesel-powered legacy fleets and the fully electric systems of tomorrow.

Battery technology adapts to rail demands

The rail industry is undergoing a significant transformation as it seeks to reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to global decarbonisation efforts.

Building better batteries

Battery technology is advancing rapidly and is now a major alternative to the diesel combustion engine for rail traction. Frank Hartmann considers how batteries could be transformative for the rail sector in the future.

ABB Powers “the Future of Mobility” at InnoTrans 2024

ABB showcases a wide range of innovative rail solutions to enable sustainable mobility at InnoTrans 2024 ABB Traction Division launches the Pro series traction battery for hybrid and full electric rail applications The Pro series further complements ABB’s already extensive Traction Battery offering which are already installed in more than 1000 vehicles around the world

Latest technology in railway modernization leads to energy efficient and zero-emission operation

A comprehensive modernization of the Sierre – Montana funicular railway creates new opportunities to generate, store and re-use solar and braking energy to save up to 50 percent of electricity sourced from the national grid.

ABB’s innovative energy storage systems and traction converters to power trains in Germany

ABB traction equipment to reduce rail operators’ carbon emissions and provide reliable and efficient rail transport in Berlin and Schleswig-Holstei.

Video Highlights

Service for Traction Batteries

Condition Monitoring for Traction Batteries

ABB’s Condition Monitoring for traction batteries empowers operators with real-time insights into battery performance, reliability, and utilization.

Service Level Agreement for Traction Systems

Maximize performance and reliability throughout the entire life cycle of your traction solutions with ABB's traction service level agreements.

Retrofit Solutions for Rail Vehicles

ABB’s retrofit solutions enable operators to modernize existing rail vehicles with the latest traction technologies.

Retrofit Solutions for Mining Haul Trucks

ABB’s retrofit solutions enable operators to modernize existing haul trucks with the latest technologies.

Battery Storage Solutions

ABB supports customers with proper storage of their traction batteries to maintain safety, performance and compliance with local regulations.

Repairs

Restore your operations quickly.

Technical Support

Fast motors, generators, drives and battery recovery with direct access to ABB’s expertise.

Installation and Commissioning

Getting it right from the very start.

Contacts for traction battery service

Please contact the Service Support team in Switzerland if your country is not listed below.

Email: service.traction@ch.abb.com
Web Portal: www243.abb.com
Phone: +41 58 589 34 94

Email: rail.service-support@de.abb.com
Web Portal: www243.abb.com

Email: traction.service@it.abb.com
Web Portal: www243.abb.com
Phone: +39 331 663 1957

Email: au-traction.service@abb.com
Web Portal: www243.abb.com
Phone: 1800 222 435