Strategic Partnership Between Volvo Cars and Breathe Battery Technologies Enhances EV Charging Efficiency
April 03 2024,
Volvo Cars has forged a strategic alliance with Breathe Battery Technologies (Breathe), a significant step in advancing electric vehicle (EV) charging technology for its customers. The partnership focuses on implementing Breathe's innovative, algorithm-driven charging software, which aims to optimize the charging process for Volvo's new line of fully electric vehicles.
The integration of Breathe's advanced software into Volvo’s own battery management system is poised to significantly enhance charging efficiency. This advancement will potentially reduce the time it takes to charge a vehicle from 10 to 80 percent by up to 30%, maintaining these gains throughout the battery's lifespan without impacting its health, capacity, or range.
The collaboration is further supported by a procurement contract for Breathe Charge, Breathe's flagship product, alongside an investment from the Volvo Cars Tech Fund, Volvo's venture capital arm. This reflects Volvo's ambition to lead in the premium electric car market and achieve its goal of becoming an exclusively electric car company by 2030.
Breathe, headquartered in London, specializes in developing battery management software that enhances the efficiency and environmental sustainability of the electrification process. Its technology stands out for its adaptive charging capability, which enables real-time, dynamic management of the battery, differing from traditional stepped charging methods. This not only accelerates charging times but also monitors and preserves battery health, thereby extending the battery’s useful life and performance.
Volvo's backing of Breathe aligns with its broader environmental and sustainability goals, including achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and transforming into a circular business by 2040. The adoption of Breathe's charging solutions is expected to aid these objectives by boosting charging efficiency without necessitating compromises such as modifying the battery pack design or increasing material extraction.
The compatibility of Breathe's software with Volvo's upcoming electric vehicles ensures seamless integration and scalability, essential as Volvo expects a significant increase in EV sales. This partnership between Volvo Cars and Breathe Battery Technologies signifies a crucial enhancement in EV charging technology, reflecting their shared commitment to promoting electric mobility and improving the overall driving experience for users.
