‘I’m an electric car specialist – New technology could reduce costs of EVs’

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New battery technology could soon cut the costs of expensive brand-new electric cars, according to a leading expert.

WAE Elysia has built a battery which is 19 percent smaller without impacting a vehicle’s overall range.

This new development could lead to a “reduction in cells” and ensure manufacturers can complete vehicles at a lower cost.

Models may then be sold on the market at much lower price points making EVs much more affordable for ordinary motorists.

The new technology was unveiled at the IAA mobility show currently being held in Munich.

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Joe Jones, Elysia Commercial Lead said the new technology would help constructors “get more from less”.

He explained: “Every OEM wants to reduce cost and improve performance across a range of metrics.

“We are now seeing questions being asked of the EV industry from consumers becoming more aware of the impact of the weight of heavier electric vehicles and the resources required to produce batteries.

“By using software alone to enable a reduction in the number of cells required, an OEM can deliver consumers the same performance with less cost, lower environmental impact and reduced weight.

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“We can see that efficiency of energy use is becoming something that is becoming more important in the EV market and Elysia Battery Intelligence can help OEMs get more from less.”

Elysia has achieved the feat by deploying AI to maximise the execution of smaller batteries. Specially designed algorithms can safely unlock extra performance from the EV batteries, bringing a host of benefits to carmakers.

The software works by accepting more energy recovery from regenerative braking and extending the usable state of charge windows.

New data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows demand for electric models continues to grow.

There was a staggering 872 percent boost in sales across August with over 17,000 new battery electric models hitting the roads.

The data shows that almost four in 10 new cars sold are now electrified vehicles. However, experts have warned high costs of electric models were still stopping many from making the transition.

John Wilmot, CEO of LeaseLoco said: “Price and charging infrastructure remain a thorn in the Government’s side.

“The demand is there to switch to electric but the high price of many EVs and concerns over the coverage and reliability of the charging network remain barriers to early switching.”

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