Ergon Labs and Omega Seiki Pvt Ltd (OSPL) have announced a strategic partnership focused on integrating Ergon’s Integrated Power Converter (IPC) into OSPL’s upcoming fleet of electric vehicles. The collaboration, which includes an initial order worth INR 50 crore, marks the first commercial adoption of this compact powertrain solution in the country’s L5 segment.
The IPC merges two separate components — the on-board charger and the motor controller — into a single, compact unit. This simplification is designed to reduce system cost by 30 percent and cut down the complexity of wiring harnesses. It also delivers improved vehicle performance, including a 30 percent improvement in gradeability and faster charging speeds, allowing for over 50 km of range to be added in under an hour from a standard 15A socket. These features are likely to appeal to fleet operators and last-mile service providers who operate in stop-start urban environments and require reliable, efficient charging cycles.
Uday Narang, Founder and Chairman of Omega Seiki, has made a strategic investment in Ergon Labs and will join its advisory board. The move reflects a shared focus on domestic innovation in EV manufacturing and a shift away from imported or piecemeal solutions. Narang’s decision also suggests growing investor confidence in Indian deep-tech ventures, particularly those working on drivetrain and charging infrastructure technologies.
The partnership aims to deploy an initial batch of 2,000 IPC-powered electric three-wheelers across India in FY26, with a specific focus on the L5 Passenger segment. This segment, which includes shared mobility services and urban commute operators like Rapido and Ola, has seen rapid electrification in cities and regional hubs. A cargo variant designed for high-gradeability and 500 kg payload capacity is also in development, intended as a diesel alternative in geographies such as Kerala and the North East.
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