This is to protect the battery cells from overheating.
However, it also reduces charging speed.
Breathes so-called adaptive chargingsoftwareoffers a workaround.
It does this while minimising the risk of damage to the battery cells.
The result is a 15-30% increase in an EVs charging time, says thestartup.
These improvements are expected to last across the entire lifespan of the battery.
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The investment from Volvo, which remains undisclosed, is the startups first foray into the EV space.
Early this year, Volvoslast evernew diesel car rolled off the production line.
Breathes tech should be available on new Volvo EVs within the next two to three years.
Volvo said it will announce exactly which models will get the upgrades later this year.
Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
