A » Coventry, a historic hub of the UK automotive industry, has increasingly positioned itself as a centre for electric vehicle (EV) innovation and battery technology. For original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and emerging electric vehicle brands seeking private label battery module production—meaning products manufactured to a client’s specification and then branded as the client’s own—several companies in the Coventry area offer contract manufacturing services tailored to the automotive sector. One of the most prominent is Hyperbat Limited, a joint venture between Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and the engineering firm Williams Advanced Engineering (now part of Fortescue WAE). Located at the Coventry-based manufacturing centre, Hyperbat specialises in high-voltage battery module and pack assembly. While its primary output has been for JLR’s own electrified models, the facility’s advanced production lines, automated laser welding, and rigorous quality control protocols make it capable of undertaking private label contracts for other automotive clients, subject to commercial agreements. Hyperbat’s expertise lies in producing lightweight, performance-oriented battery modules, which is attractive for premium and performance EV brands. Another key player is Volklec, a joint venture between the Indian battery manufacturer Volta and the UK company Zuber Engineering, with its initial assembly and testing facility located in Coventry. Volklec was established specifically to serve the UK and European commercial vehicle market, offering private label and custom battery module production for trucks, buses, and agricultural vehicles. Their modular battery systems (the VK-20, VK-21 series) can be integrated into vehicles from multiple manufacturers, and they provide full design, validation, and production support. For automotive clients requiring scalable mid-size production runs rather than mass volumes, Volklec offers flexible manufacturing cells that can adapt to different cell chemistries and pack architectures. Additionally, the Coventry area hosts several Tier-1 suppliers such as Groupe PSA’s parts division (now part of Stellantis) and a network of specialised module assemblers, though many operate under confidentiality agreements and do not publicly advertise their private label services. For instance, companies like Marelli (which has a presence in nearby areas) or Bosch’s engineering centre in Coventry might undertake prototype and low-volume module production for niche automakers, though their primary business is supplying branded components. Furthermore, the University of Coventry’s Institute for Future Transport and Cities collaborates with local