- Battery X Metals (BATXF, Financial) achieves 100% recovery of imbalance-related capacity loss and restores 37.7% of rated capacity in a commercial electric truck battery trial.
- Technology validated with Class 3 light-duty electric vehicles following prior successes with Tesla and Nissan Leaf models.
- Approximately 700 electric trucks in Canada could benefit from this cost-effective battery restoration solution.
Battery X Metals (BATXF) has successfully validated its next-generation battery rebalancing machine, Prototype 2.0, on a commercial electric truck battery that exhibited significant real-world cell imbalance. In the preliminary trial, the technology achieved a full 100% recovery of imbalance-related capacity loss, restoring 37.7%, or 66.3 ampere-hours (Ah), of the battery pack's rated capacity of 176 Ah. This significant development demonstrates the machine's effectiveness and the potential to extend its applications beyond previous validations on Tesla and Nissan Leaf models.
The trial involved a Class 3 light-duty electric vehicle, marking an expansion in the functionality of Prototype 2.0. This advancement comes at a critical time, as nearly 40 million electric vehicles worldwide are projected to fall outside of warranty coverage by 2031, creating a substantial market demand for cost-effective battery restoration solutions. The technology was tested on a battery pack provided by a Canadian distributor, which owns approximately 20 electric trucks, highlighting the immediate market potential.
The process employed by Prototype 2.0 involves applying a rebalancing current between 0 and 3 amperes to each battery cell, charging them simultaneously to a target voltage of 4.20 volts, which is within the standard operating range for NMC lithium-ion cells. This innovation has been validated by the National Research Council of Canada and showcases Battery X Metals' commitment to addressing the growing need for practical solutions that extend the lifespan of electric vehicle batteries, reducing long-term ownership costs and supporting sustainable electric mobility.
