Creating a better way to electrify.

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Our mission

To make electrification possible and compelling for every manufacturer on the planet.

Welcome to IONETIC.

IONETIC is a software-accelerated, end-to-end battery pack design and manufacturing company, dedicated to revolutionising the way battery packs are brought to market.
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Built by a team of experts from Imperial College London, our journey began as consultants, collaborating with vehicle OEMs to help them navigate the complexities of battery pack development. Through these collaborations, we identified a common challenge: everyone wanted a battery pack that was custom for them, but few could afford the time, cost, or risk.

Recognising this widespread challenge, IONETIC was founded with a clear mission: to create a better, more efficient way to bring custom battery packs to market. By investing in our own software, hardware, and fabrication technologies, we’ve created a robust system that allows us to deliver world-leading battery packs to market faster and cheaper than anyone else.

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Leadership Team.

James Eaton
James Eaton
CEO and Co-Founder
Working as a consultant to leading automotive OEMs on battery pack development, James founded IONETIC to change the way batteries are brought to market. As CEO, he oversees all technical functions, and has built a world-class team ensuring IONETIC delivers and scales for its customers worldwide.
Dr. Andy Palmer
Dr. Andy Palmer
Chairman
Often referred to as the ‘godfather’ of EVs, Andy Palmer brings over 44 years of Automotive Experience to Ionetic. Having served as CEO of Aston Martin, and COO of Nissan, Andy is known as one of the driving forces behind the development and global launch of the Nissan LEAF.
Stephen Large
Stephen Large
Chief Operating Officer
Having set up one of the UK’s largest battery pack manufacturing lines, Stephen is considered an expert in battery industrialisation and scale-up. With over 25 years’ experience at JLR and others, Stephen joined IONETIC to lead the delivery of IONETIC's flexible battery fabrication system, a key enabler of its ‘Arc’ battery development platform.
Stevie Boulter
Stevie Boulter
Chief Technology Officer
Stevie Boulter is IONETIC’s Chief Technology Officer, bringing over 10 years of battery engineering experience. He previously led advanced battery development at Jaguar Land Rover, and later served as VP Engineering at Agratas, the Tata Group’s global battery venture. Stevie now drives IONETIC’s technical strategy and product development.
Dr. Monica Marinescu
Dr. Monica Marinescu
Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer
As an Associate Professor at Imperial, Dr. Marinescu is recognised worldwide for her expertise in battery technology, development, and innovation. As Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer to IONETIC, she ensures IONETIC's solutions remain at the forefront of battery performance, delivering the needs of customers.
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London

R&D and Battery Pack Development Lab.

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Brackley

Arc Fab Pilot. IONETIC HQ and pilot production.

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Build the future of electrification.

We’re on a mission to make electrification better and more accessible for everyone. With a talented team across software, hardware, manufacturing and commercial operations, we’re always on the lookout for individuals who want to help make  electrification a reality for Ionetic and its customers. Be part of a company working with some of the most exciting brands in automotive and beyond, and create an impact on an industry changing the world for the better.

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FAQ

Who we are, how we are certified, and how the company started.

Who makes custom battery packs in the UK?

IONETIC is a UK battery pack designer and manufacturer, with a battery fabrication and industrialisation centre, Arc Fab Pilot, in Brackley, Northamptonshire, and an R&D and battery pack development lab in London. Our quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015 by BSI for the design and manufacture of battery systems for propulsion and energy storage applications.

Is IONETIC ISO 9001 certified?

Yes. IONETIC's quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015 by BSI for the design and manufacture of battery systems for propulsion and energy storage applications. The scope covers the design work as well as the manufacturing, which matters when the same organisation is responsible for both.

Who founded IONETIC?

IONETIC was founded in 2022 by James Eaton, CEO, and Dr Monica Marinescu, Chief Science Officer and an Associate Professor at Imperial College London. The team came out of Imperial College London and began as consultants working with vehicle OEMs on battery pack development, where they kept meeting the same problem: every manufacturer wanted a pack that was custom to them, but few could afford the time, cost or risk. IONETIC was founded to remove that trade-off, by investing in its own software, hardware and fabrication technologies rather than running bespoke development one programme at a time. The company is chaired by Dr Andy Palmer, former CEO of Aston Martin and COO of Nissan.

Speak to our team about your next programme.

Speak to our team about how we can help deliver your next electrification programme faster, cheaper and with more confidence.

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