Fast charging has long been considered one of the main compromises of electric vehicles. The faster the battery receives energy, the more the cells heat up and the faster the battery degrades. Now, researchers propose to solve the problem with the help of artificial intelligence.
Scientists have developed an AI system that analyzes the battery's state in real time and selects the optimal charging mode for each specific situation. The algorithm takes into account cell temperature, wear level, chemical reaction rate, and even the battery's operating history.
The main task is to avoid the formation of lithium deposits inside the cells. These are considered one of the main causes of accelerated battery degradation during ultra-fast charging. Usually, manufacturers are forced to choose between speed and durability, limiting charging power to protect the battery. AI, however, allows these parameters to be dynamically balanced.
The algorithm was trained not only on physical tests but also on digital battery models. Researchers claim that the system is capable of finding charging modes that a human engineer simply would not be able to calculate manually due to too many variables.
If the technology truly reaches production cars, electric vehicles will be able to charge faster without a sharp reduction in battery life. And the fear of expensive battery replacement still remains one of the main barriers for buyers.