Scania will supply its 97 kWh Core 800 lithium-ion battery packs to Italian manufacturer Prinoth under a long-term agreement covering two electric snow groomers, the Husky E-Motion and the newly introduced Leitwolf E-Motion. Prinoth, part of the HTI Group (High Technology Industries), has used Scania’s industrial battery systems in the Husky E-Motion since 2023. The companies announced this week that the collaboration is now a long-term partnership.
Highlights
- Each Core 800 pack holds 97 kWh of installed energy. Modular systems scale from 21 kWh to 624 kWh.
- Core 800 packs have powered the Husky E-Motion since 2023.
- The Leitwolf E-Motion mounts Core 800 packs on the top and side to meet higher energy and power requirements.
- According to Scania, the Husky E-Motion has been deployed in Norway, France, Italy, the UK, and the United States.
Why Do Snow Groomers Need Specialized Batteries?
Snow groomers work in low temperatures and steep terrain while moving heavy volumes of snow. Scania says it selected the Core 800 for these conditions based on years of experience in electrified off-road and industrial applications.
“Collaborating with Prinoth is an exciting challenge for us, as it involves deploying our battery technology in extremely demanding conditions. Snow groomers operate in very low temperatures and steep terrain, moving heavy volumes of snow. This requires batteries that can deliver high power, withstand cold climates, and handle vibrations. We are proud that our technology has been recognised through this long-term agreement,” said Elin Åkerström, Managing Director, Scania Industrial Batteries.
From Husky E-Motion to Leitwolf E-Motion
Prinoth introduced the Husky E-Motion in 2022. Scania describes it as the world’s first market-ready fully electric snow groomer. The Core 800 battery entered the machine in 2023, and the company reports reliable operation in winter conditions since then.
The Leitwolf E-Motion is the second model under the agreement. Prinoth configured its Core 800 packs in top and side orientation to meet the machine’s higher energy and power requirements. That extends the partnership into heavy-duty snow grooming.
Core 800 Battery Pack Specifications
Scania lists the following features for the Core 800:
- Chemistry: Lithium-ion with high energy density
- Installed energy: 97 kWh per pack
- Modularity: Systems from 21 kWh up to 624 kWh, with flexible installation
- Thermal management: Integrated liquid cooling
- Controls: A proprietary Battery Management System and a dedicated safety architecture
The company says the design supports long service life in harsh environments.
Why Prinoth Stayed With Scania
“At Prinoth, we have chosen to continue our collaboration with Scania because of the high quality of their battery systems, which we have tested in some of the most challenging environmental conditions. Scania’s team has contributed deep technical expertise and a strong commitment to meeting our needs, while working together with us to continuously improve our products,” said Roberto Pegoraro, Head of R&D Snow Groomers.
Scania’s Industrial Battery Applications
Scania’s industrial battery systems already serve mining, construction, agriculture, and logistics vehicles. The company also supplies them for energy storage and airport ground support equipment. Scania says the Prinoth agreement strengthens its position as an electrification supplier for demanding industrial segments.
