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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2025 · 44 MIN

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

from Car Chat · host Sam Moores

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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