Since 2018, Volvo has been investing in small companies developing technology that it thinks could be useful to its vehicles. Now, it says that one of those companies has developed software that can reduce battery charging times by between 15 and 30 percent. The UK-based company is called Breathe Battery Technologies, and it uses algorithms to manage the charging process.
” Read: Toyota To Take Control Of Battery Joint Venture From Panasonic Not only does the technology speed up the charging process significantly, its dynamic control means that owners benefit from improved charging times throughout the life of their vehicles. And it will be a long life, as Volvo claims that the technology works without harming the battery pack. Breathe's software monitors the health of the battery to avoid lithium plating, which can shorten the energy store's lifespan.