Ather Energy has entered a strategic partnership with Infinon Technologies to pursue semiconductor integration in its electric scooter and charge infrastructure. The MoU signed in Seoul, South Korea, prepares cooperation for the Indian EV market on a series of microcontroller, sensor and power management solutions.
The purpose of the partnership is to increase energy efficiency, accelerate charging speed and improve the reliability of the overall system in two-wheelers of Ather. The infineon will contribute to state-of-the-art technologies including silicon carbide, gallium nitride components and automotive-grade sensors to raise display and safety standards.
Swapnil Jain, Executive Director and CTO of Ather Energy stressed that cooperation aligns with the company’s engineering philosophy of maximizing the system efficiency, reducing the complexity. He highlighted Infinon’s semiconductor expertise as a major environment for charging, safety and progress in core vehicle systems in Ather’s product lineup.
Peter Shefer, Executive Vice President of Infinon, highlighted India’s position as one of the fastest growing electric vehicle markets globally. He said that the partnership would contribute to India’s target of securing 30 percent of the sales for electric vehicles by 2030.
In 2013, the Ather Energy, established by Tarun Mehta and Swapnil Jain, operates two main product lines: Ather 450 series for performing-centered customers and Ather Resetta series for family convenience. The Bangalore-based company established India’s first two-wheele fast charging network called Ather Grid.
As of March 2025, Ather has set 3,611 charging points globally, including 3,578 in India and 33 in Nepal and Sri Lanka. The company has 309 registered trademarks, 203 registered designs and 47 patents, with additional applications pending.
Infineon Technologies, headquartered in Germany, generated a revenue of about 15 billion euros in FY 2024 and employed about 58,060 people worldwide. The company specializes in semiconductor solutions for the power system and the Internet of Things application.
India’s electric two-wheeler market has experienced significant growth as consumers seek an option of traditional petrol scooters amid growing fuel costs and environmental concerns. The government has implemented various incentives to promote the adoption of electric vehicles, including subsidy and tax benefits for manufacturers and buyers.
The partnership represents the continuous expansion of Infinonon in the Asian electric vehicle market, where the company is seeking opportunities to supply semiconductor solutions to local manufacturers. For Ather, cooperation provides access to advanced chip technologies that can help to separate its products rapidly into the competitive market.
The two companies indicated that the partnership would detect sensing and safety innovations to improve the performance and user experience of the vehicle, although the specific time -line for product integration was not disclosed.
