You'll recall a January interview Sankar talk about expansion in Mexico, South America through partnership.

Found this article, looks to be old, but EFL does have friends in Japan.

https://www.proactiveinvestors.ca/companies/news/71412/electrovaya-expands-its-stationary-power-and-power-storage-technologies-into-japan-2883.html

Nippon Kouatsu Electric, possible partner?