Higher battery voltage means more energy and higher charging power, plus increased efficiency, better performance and weight savings for EV components such as motors and inverters. But high voltages come with new challenges as well. Here’s a look at why the EV industry is so keen to move to higher voltages—and how engineers are making it happen.
Significant developments in electric vehicle (EV) battery technology over time have opened the door to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation future. We see a dramatic breakthrough in EV battery technology in 2024, marked by creative designs, increased efficiency, and a strong dedication to sustainability.
High voltage batteries are not only the largest and most expensive module of any battery electric vehicle, but they also hold a key function for almost any expected feature in a BEV, from performance to security.
We see a dramatic breakthrough in EV battery technology in 2024, marked by creative designs, increased efficiency, and a strong dedication to sustainability. The emphasis on creative designs in the most recent EV battery technology is one of its most notable aspects.
The high-voltage battery pack is the heart of any electric vehicle. An electric vehicle’s range and performance are both dictated by what can be delivered by the HV battery. Battery upgrades are therefore the key to allowing existing electric vehicles to become far better than they ever were, even when new.
There are numerous research projects focused on solving these challenges, but the most promising one is increasing the battery voltage. Today’s EV batteries are commonly 400-volt systems, but EV manufacturers have already begun redesigning their vehicles to shift to 800-volt architectures.