Battery X Metals Inc. has chalked up a major breakthrough in electric‑vehicle after‑sales technology, reporting that its next‑generation Prototype 2.0 rebalancing machine recovered 100 percent of imbalance‑related capacity loss—equal to 66.3 ampere‑hours—in a heavily degraded battery pack from a light‑duty Class 3 commercial electric truck.
The pack, built with lithium‑nickel‑manganese‑cobalt‑oxide (NMC) cells and originally rated at 176 Ah, had suffered real‑world imbalance that cut available energy by more than a third. After a standard Level 2 charge, Battery X’s system applied individual cell currents of up to 3 A, aligning every cell to an industry‑standard 4.20 V. The result: a 37.7 percent increase in usable capacity, effectively returning the pack to nameplate performance.
These preliminary trials confirm our patent‑pending technology can breathe new life into commercial EV packs that would otherwise head for costly replacement,” said Aric Ohana, chief executive of wholly owned unit Battery X Rebalancing Technologies. “With tens of millions of EVs rolling out of warranty over the next decade, the market need is enormous.
From Teslas to Trucks
Prototype 2.0 has already proven itself on Tesla and Nissan Leaf packs through a development deal with Vancouver‑based Factor E Motors. The latest success extends compatibility to light‑duty e‑trucks after a Canadian distributor—owner of a 20‑vehicle fleet—supplied the test pack. Roughly 700 identical trucks operate across Canada, many showing similar degradation, the distributor told Battery X.
Commercial Upside
Battery replacements for Class 3 trucks can exceed US $30,000, creating pent‑up demand for cost‑effective reconditioning. Battery X is now drafting standard operating procedures and eyeing a manufacturing partner to scale Prototype 2.0.
While discussions continue, the company cautioned that no formal commercial agreements have yet been signed. Still, analysts note that nearly 40 million EVs globally are forecast to age out of warranty by 2031, making rebalancing a potentially pivotal service in the EV life‑cycle economy.
NRC‑Verified Technology
The National Research Council of Canada previously validated Battery X’s approach, restoring almost all lost capacity in a purposely imbalanced LiFePO₄ module. That independent stamp bolsters confidence as Battery X prepares for broader rollout.
As EV adoption surges, Battery X’s ability to revive tired packs could become a cornerstone of sustainable mobility—keeping batteries on the road and out of the scrap heap for years to come.
