In a major leap toward solving one of the biggest pain points in electric vehicle (EV) ownership—battery degradation—Battery X Rebalancing Technologies Inc., a subsidiary of Battery X Metals Inc., has announced a 637.5% increase in driving range for a severely degraded Class 3 light-duty electric truck following a successful battery rebalancing trial using its next-generation platform, Prototype 2.0.
The company reported that a commercial EV truck, previously limited to just 40 kilometers of range per charge due to natural cell imbalance, was fully restored to an estimated 295 kilometers per charge under no-load conditions. The breakthrough not only recovered 100% of imbalance-related losses but also increased the battery pack’s rated capacity by 37.7%, marking a significant technical and commercial milestone for Battery X.
“This is a game-changer,” said Massimo Bellini Bressi, CEO of Battery X Metals. “We’ve proven that costly battery replacements aren’t the only solution. Our rebalancing platform can extend battery life and reduce total ownership costs—critical for commercial EV operators.”
The Test and Results
The trials were conducted on a 144-cell lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC) battery pack supplied by an authorized Canadian distributor of the electric truck. The battery was heavily degraded by real-world use and exhibited substantial imbalance across its cells.
Three separate performance tests were conducted post-rebalancing:
- Trial 1: 41 km traveled using only 14% of the battery
- Trial 2: 107.3 km traveled on 35% of the battery
- Trial 3: 58.2 km in city driving using 21% of battery capacity
These results, under real-world but no-load conditions, translate to an estimated full-charge driving range of 295 km, nearly matching the manufacturer’s original specification for maximum payload conditions.
A Scalable Alternative to Full Battery Replacement
The electric truck’s distributor, who operates a fleet of approximately 20 similar vehicles, noted that multiple units were showing signs of severe battery degradation. With full battery replacement deemed financially prohibitive, the successful rebalancing trial now positions Prototype 2.0 as a scalable, cost-effective alternative.
Battery X is now developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) tailored for this specific battery platform and preparing for potential fleet-wide deployment. The company is also advancing commercial manufacturing agreements to scale the production of its rebalancing systems.
Industry-Wide Impact and Opportunity
With over 40 million EVs sold globally since 2015 and millions expected to fall out of warranty by 2031, Battery X sees growing demand for battery lifespan extension technologies.
Validated by the National Research Council of Canada, Battery X’s technology has demonstrated full recovery of imbalance-related capacity loss in both the Class 3 truck and other platforms, including the Nissan Leaf—one of the most common out-of-warranty EVs in North America.
“This is not just a technical validation—it’s a signal to the entire industry,” said Bressi. “As EV adoption scales, the need for intelligent, cost-effective battery solutions will define the future of electric mobility.”
