Energica Motor Company, a leading provider of high-performance electric motorcycles and EV system integration, and Electra Vehicles Inc., a pioneer in AI-ML solutions for battery management software, have joined forces in a strategic R&D partnership aimed at revolutionizing the electric two-wheeler market. The collaboration will harness Electra’s AI-powered technology to enhance battery performance, optimize vehicle range, charging, and lifetime, ultimately enhancing the overall driving experience.
Based in Italy’s Motor Valley, Energica has been at the forefront of electric vehicle technology for over a decade, consistently introducing innovative solutions. This new strategic R&D collaboration with Electra will leverage Electra’s ‘Brain for Batteries’ AI technology to enhance the battery management systems (BMS) in Energica’s vehicles, thereby improving performance across various parameters.
Giampiero Testoni, CTO of Energica Motor Company, expressed excitement about the collaboration, stating, “We met Electra and were immediately interested in their AI solutions related to batteries, a crucial element on which we have based our know-how from the beginning. Together with their team, we have started a research and development collaboration to apply AI to the BMS of our batteries. The objective is to better monitor the data and optimize the range. The studies are still underway, but we are thrilled to be able to work together with a dynamic company like Electra.”
AI plays a vital role in real-time battery performance management, benefiting drivers, vehicle OEMs, and fleet operators alike. Electra’s advanced algorithms seamlessly integrate battery data with external factors such as driving behavior and temperature, resulting in shorter charging times, optimized range extension, extended battery life, and reduced operational costs. These improvements alleviate range anxiety for drivers and foster broader adoption of electric vehicles.
Fabrizio Martini, CEO and Founder of Electra, emphasized the significance of AI-powered technology in enhancing battery performance: “The battery is the heart of any electric vehicle. Adding a ‘Brain’ to manage it, supported by AI, not only enhances performance and durability but also addresses fundamental driver and industry concerns.”
Electra’s technology optimizes energy consumption, reduces charging times, estimates battery health with high accuracy throughout its lifespan, and provides precise range estimations, effectively reducing range anxiety. Additionally, it detects faults and maintenance issues in advance, enhancing safety, reliability, and cost efficiency.
By integrating Electra’s solutions to enhance battery life, performance, predictive maintenance, and fault detection, Energica aims to minimize costs associated with downtime and maintenance while improving battery reliability. Through this innovative technology and R&D collaboration with Electra, Energica is committed to delivering its customers the safest and most innovative solutions.
