Honda Invests in OMC Power to Launch Battery-Powered UPS Leasing Across India

Honda today announced its decision to invest in OMC Power Private Limited (OMC Power), which conducts distributed power supply and mini-grid business in India. 

The investment aims to contribute to a stable power supply utilising batteries, which is expected to expand in line with the accelerating electrification of mobility products in India, the official statement said. Honda of course is the only two wheeler major to have gone with a business model utilising swappable batteries for its electric two wheelers in India.  

Minoru Kato, Chief Officer for Motorcycle and Power Products Operations, Head of Motorcycle Business Unit, and Executive Officer of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., said, “In India, where the shift toward electric motorcycles is progressing, Honda will strive to establish a resource-circulating value chain by facilitating the repurposing of end-of-life electric motorcycle batteries.”

In January 2026, OMC Power will launch a leasing business for an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) device using the Honda Mobile Power Pack e: portable and swappable battery.

Built on Tests and Experiments

Honda and OMC Power have been trialling a UPS device powered by repurposed Honda Mobile Power Pack e: batteries in Uttar Pradesh since 2023. Currently, the emission-induced diesel generators are widely used as emergency backups, especially in India. 

The demonstration confirmed that second-life motorcycle batteries can reliably supply power and lower environmental impact. Based on these results, Honda has decided to invest in OMC Power to advance battery repurposing for stable, cleaner energy in underserved regions.

“This partnership with Honda marks a pivotal moment in OMC’s journey. Together, we are unlocking a new era of sustainable innovation by integrating innovative energy storage solutions into our distributed energy systems. This model reflects the vision of Make in India and Aatma Nirbhar Bharat, driving local innovation, strengthening energy security, and enabling inclusive growth. By combining global expertise with India’s entrepreneurial spirit, we are building scalable solutions that will shape the future of storage based clean energy solutions,” said Rohit Chandra, Co-Founder & CEO, OMC Power Private Limited.

Leasing Business

For the leasing business, Honda Power Pack Energy India Pvt. Ltd. (HEID), a Honda subsidiary in India conducting a battery sharing service, will supply OMC Power with the Honda Mobile Power Pack e:. Then OMC Power will package Honda Mobile Power Pack e: with its UPS device and offer it for lease sales to households, small businesses and schools and other facilities.

With this UPS device, the battery will be charged with grid electricity when available, then the charged battery will supply electricity when the grid power is unstable or down, enabling customers to use electricity more stably without interruption.