Volvo Cars and Breathe partner to invest in next-generation fast-charging technology

On March 26, Volvo Cars announced that it had reached a cooperation with Breathe Battery Technologies (hereinafter referred to as "Breathe") and became the first car company to obtain its latest patented algorithm charging software, which will be used in Volvo Cars' new generation of pure electric products.

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It is reported that Volvo Cars has integrated Breathe software into its self-developed battery management system to optimize and improve the performance of charging technology, thereby "significantly shortening users' charging time" and improving the overall driving and charging experience.

Officials said that this new technology will be installed in Volvo Cars' new generation of pure electric products, and is expected to reduce the time required to charge Volvo Cars' pure electric vehicles from 10% to 80% by up to 30%*, while maintaining energy density and range. In addition, the improvement in charging time will last throughout the battery life cycle without affecting the battery's health.

At the same time, in connection with this cooperation, Volvo Cars has signed a procurement agreement with Breathe for its flagship product Breathe Charge.

It is reported that Breathe is a London-based startup that mainly develops battery management software. The company's software technology uses an adaptive charging method to dynamically monitor the battery in real time, thereby shortening the charging time.

Moreover, the technology can significantly reduce the time it takes to charge a car without changing the battery module design, mining new materials, or causing additional impact on the environment. In addition, the technology is fully compatible with the hardware of Volvo's new generation of pure electric vehicles, making it easier to expand.

Regarding this cooperation, Volvo officials stated that it will further help it realize its comprehensive electrification strategy, which is also in line with the company's goal of achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 and becoming a circular enterprise.