Why Charging Fast Is So Hard (And How Software Helps) w. Jingyi Chen | Breathe Battery Technologies

Jingyi Chen, Head of Battery at Breathe Battery Technologies, joins me to discuss how software is transforming the way EV batteries are charged, managed, and designed. We get into the science behind fast charging, battery degradation, and why Breathe’s tech is already being used by major OEMs like Volvo, Rimac and Cosworth.

Enjoy.

https://www.breathebatteries.com

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro: Smarter batteries, faster charging
02:48 - What makes lithium-ion batteries tick
05:44 - Battery management software: the brain of the pack
08:30 - Real-time monitoring, diagnostics & control systems
11:36 - Lithium plating, fast charging & what can go wrong
14:38 - Where charging tech is headed next
17:31 - What's coming in future EV battery tech
20:23 - How to treat your battery to make it last
22:27 - Wrapping up: challenges and breakthroughs ahead

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