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Volvo will use Breathe Battery Technologies’ charging software to speed up charging time in their next generation of EVs
Volvo has announced they will use Breathe Battery Technologies’ latest charging software in their new generation of fully electric vehicles.
Volvo will integrate Breathe’s software into their in-house developed battery management platform to optimize the vehicle charging technology, enabling even faster charging times. In terms of charging from 10% to 80%, Volvo expects this will take 30% less time than before, and the improvements will last across the full battery life cycle without impacting the health status of the battery.
Unlike traditional stepped charging which relies on pre-determined rules, Breathe’s software uses adaptive charging to dynamically control the battery in real-time, resulting in significantly shorter charging times.
Using algorithms, the software manages the charging process in line with the battery’s health to deliver the best driver experience while avoiding the risk of lithium plating, which can harm the battery’s performance and lifespan.
Volvo mentioned that since it is fully compatible with the hardware used in its new generation of fully electric cars, scaling will be easy as it expects electric sales to increase significantly in coming years.
The collaboration with Breathe is the result of a sourcing agreement for its flagship product, Breathe Charge, and represents the latest investment by the Volvo Cars Tech Fund, Volvo’s corporate venture capital arm. Volvo has a strong ambition to lead the premium electric car market and become a fully electric car maker by 2030.
“We’re very pleased with this investment and sourcing agreement with Volvo Cars and support their exciting journey towards full electrification,” says Dr Ian Campbell, CEO of Breathe Battery Technologies. “Deploying our technology at scale on Volvo’s next-generation EV platform opens doors to innovative car designs and performance improvements. We share a profound passion for electric mobility, and convenient, fast charging is one of the cornerstone enablers for the future we strive towards.”
The Volvo Cars Tech Fund was established in 2018 to invest in companies and technology areas that transform the automotive industry, such as electrification, AI, autonomous driving, sustainability, and digital commerce. The Tech Fund makes strategic investments to help start-ups thrive and jointly accelerate the transformation of the global mobility industry.
\* _Different battery packs will result in varying charging times. Testing indicated charge time improvements ranging from 15-30%._