Amprius Technologies, Inc.
Amprius Technologies, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets lithium-ion batteries built around a proprietary silicon anode platform. Its cells are designed for mobility applications that need very high energy density, high power density, and fast charging, with current demand centered on aviation and unmanned systems. The company has been commercially producing batteries since 2018 and says its silicon anodes can be used as a drop-in replacement for graphite anodes in conventional lithium-ion cells. Amprius sells both finished battery products and custom design/prototype services, and it also receives government grants from time to time. Its business model combines in-house pilot-line manufacturing in Fremont, California with outsourced contract manufacturing to scale output as customer demand grows.
Fiscal year 2025 · change from previous year
Development 2021–2025
Business
Share of revenueCommercial lithium-ion battery cells sold for mobility applications, especially aviation and drone use cases.
Engineering and prototype development work that adapts Amprius technology to customer specifications.
Public funding and support tied to manufacturing expansion and development activities.
Products
Reported · share of revenue- Sale of Battery Products99.5 %
- Customized Design Services0.5 %
Source: 10-K FY2025, revenue the company reports per product line (SEC XBRL). Shares are of the lines shown and add up to 100 %.
Customers
Amprius sells primarily to customers in aviation, unmanned aerial systems, and other mobility markets that need lightweight batteries with high energy and power performance. The company specifically cites customers such as AALTO Airbus, AeroVironment, BAE Systems, Kraus Hamdani Aerospace, Nokia Drone Networks, Nordic Wing, Teledyne FLIR, and the U.S. Army. Its customer base includes large enterprises and governmental agencies, which tend to require long qualification cycles, extensive testing, and acceptance provisions before volume orders begin. The company also serves drone and UAV manufacturers supporting tactical and commercial missions, where battery performance directly affects flight endurance, payload, and mission capability. Because many customers are still in qualification or development stages, Amprius often sells prototype batteries and custom designs before moving to higher-volume commercial shipments.
Buy high-energy-density cells for aircraft, HAPS, and other airborne platforms where weight and endurance are critical.
Buy SiCore and related cells for commercial and tactical drones that need high power, fast charging, and long flight time.
Buy batteries and development support for mission-critical applications that require validated performance and reliability.
Evaluate Amprius technology for broader EV and light electric vehicle applications as the platform matures.
Strategy
Amprius is focused on commercializing its silicon-anode battery technology in applications where performance matters more than commodity pricing. A central priority is to expand manufacturing capacity without heavy capital intensity by using a mix of Fremont pilot production and global contract manufacturers. The company is also pushing customer qualification and product validation, since large enterprise and government buyers typically require extensive testing before placing volume orders. Management is investing in higher-output battery platforms such as SiCore and optimizing SiMaxx production to support future scale. The strategy is to convert technical differentiation into repeatable commercial shipments while keeping manufacturing flexibility and funding needs manageable.
This lets the company meet demand faster while avoiding the cost and timing risk of building all capacity internally.
Large aerospace, defense, and drone customers require proof of performance before committing to volume purchases.
A larger end-market base would reduce dependence on a narrow set of early adopters and improve long-term growth potential.
Geography
Amprius is headquartered in Fremont, California and conducts key manufacturing and pilot-line work there. The company previously leased a large Brighton, Colorado facility for planned scale manufacturing, but in 2025 it recorded impairment charges and later agreed to terminate that lease, reflecting a shift toward outsourced contract manufacturing. Management says it can serve customers through existing contract manufacturers as orders move from qualification to higher volume. The business is exposed to global supply-chain and tariff dynamics because some batteries and production equipment are manufactured in China, while customer demand and manufacturing partners can span multiple regions. The reports do not provide a country-by-country revenue split, so the geographic profile is best understood through operating footprint and supply-chain exposure rather than disclosed revenue concentration.
Risks
Amprius faces execution risk because its batteries must perform reliably in demanding applications, and any failure could damage customer adoption and reputation. The company also depends on third parties for certain battery manufacturing and materials, which creates supply, quality, and cost risks that are especially important in a scaling hardware business. Building high-volume manufacturing lines is technically difficult, and the company may not achieve the required yield, throughput, or cost targets needed for profitability. Its exposure to tariffs, China-sourced equipment, and geopolitical disruptions can affect input costs and supply continuity, while large-customer sales cycles can be long and uncertain. As a battery manufacturer, it also faces product liability, safety, cyber, and equipment-uptime risks that can materially disrupt operations.
- Product performance riskImpact: HighLikelihood: Medium
If the batteries do not meet promised energy density, power, or charging specifications, customers may not adopt or reorder.
Exposure - Third-party manufacturing and supply-chain dependenceImpact: HighLikelihood: Medium
The company relies on external manufacturers and suppliers for certain batteries, materials, components, and equipment.
Exposure: Contract manufacturing and sourced inputs
- Manufacturing scale-up riskImpact: HighLikelihood: Medium
High-volume lines may fail to achieve required quality, yield, throughput, or cost structure.
Exposure: Commercial scale-up
- Geopolitical and tariff exposureImpact: MediumLikelihood: Medium
Some batteries and production equipment are manufactured in China, and tariffs or trade restrictions could raise costs.
Exposure: China sourcing
- Cybersecurity and data security riskImpact: MediumLikelihood: Medium
The company stores partner and customer information and has experienced a ransomware incident in the past.
Exposure: Operational systems and proprietary data
Accounting
Judgemental itemsFinished battery sales are recognized upon shipment and prototype work upon completion/delivery, making revenue sensitive to order timing.
Impact: Quarterly revenue and gross margin comparability
Grants are recognized when compliance and receipt are reasonably assured, which requires judgment on timing and classification.
Impact: Revenue and other income volatility
The Brighton facility lease produced impairment charges and a later termination payment, affecting asset carrying values and operating expense.
Impact: Operating results and balance sheet assets
Scale-up decisions and facility changes can require write-downs if expected use or economic benefit changes.
Impact: Non-cash charges and future capacity assumptions
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Last updated: 24/09/2026