Scania signs long-term deal to supply Core 800 batteries for Prinoth electric snow groomers
Scania has signed a long-term agreement with Italian manufacturer Prinoth to power its Husky E-Motion and newly introduced Leitwolf E-Motion snow groomers with Core 800 battery packs.
- 97 kWh
- 21 kWh to 624 kWh
- 2022
- 2023
What Happened
Scania has signed a long-term agreement with Italian manufacturer Prinoth, part of the HTI Group (High Technology Industries), to accelerate the electrification of snow groomers. The partnership builds on an existing collaboration around winter operations and now covers two machines: the Husky E-Motion and the newly introduced Leitwolf E-Motion. Scania will supply its Core 800 battery packs for both, chosen to meet the demanding conditions snow groomers face, where high performance, durability and reliability are required. Scania says the packs draw on years of experience in electrified off-road and industrial applications.
Prinoth introduces the Husky E-Motion, described as the world's first market-ready fully electric snow groomer.
Scania's Core 800 battery is first used in the Husky E-Motion, demonstrating performance, seamless integration and reliability in demanding winter conditions.
The existing collaboration evolves into a long-term partnership, now also covering the newly introduced Leitwolf E-Motion.
97kWh
Scania's lithium-ion pack, with a modular design scalable from 21 kWh to 624 kWh.
- Introduced in 2022 as the world's first market-ready fully electric snow groomer; uses Core 800 since 2023; deployed in Norway, France, Italy, the UK and the United States.
- Recently introduced by Prinoth; Core 800 packs fitted in top and side orientation to meet higher energy and power requirements.
“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.”
Scania's Core 800 is a lithium-ion battery pack with an installed energy of 97 kWh and high energy density. Its modular design enables flexible installation and scalability, with systems ranging from 21 kWh up to 624 kWh. The pack features integrated liquid cooling, advanced safety architecture and a proprietary Battery Management System for reliable operation, long service life and optimised performance in harsh environments. Scania's industrial battery systems are already used in mining, construction, agriculture and logistics vehicles, as well as energy storage solutions and airport ground support equipment.
“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.”
Previously from Scania AB
Scania has also been expanding its own electric vehicle battery capabilities. Earlier in September 2026, it said it is adding battery packs behind the cab of selected electric trucks, creating a long-haul configuration with up to 720 kilometres of claimed range.
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Scania AB's official releases.
Why this matters
The deal shows electrification spreading beyond cars and trucks into heavy off-road winter equipment, where batteries must cope with very low temperatures, steep terrain, heavy snow loads and vibration. It affects the ski-resort operators that run snow groomers, and it strengthens Scania's industrial battery business, which already supplies mining, construction, agriculture and other segments.
Terms in This Story
- Snow groomer
- A tracked machine used to compact, shape and maintain snow on ski slopes and trails.
- Lithium-ion
- A rechargeable battery chemistry widely used in electric vehicles and electronic devices.
- Battery Management System
- Electronics that monitor and control a battery pack's cells to keep it safe, efficient and long-lasting.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.