This startup develops smart charging technology for batteries, optimizing charging cycles to extend battery lifespan and improve energy efficiency. Their solutions integrate hardware and software to manage power delivery and monitor battery health in real-time.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Charging batteries to 100%, overnight charging, and fast-charging practices put batteries under stress, accelerating battery wear and contributing to the growing e-waste problem as devices are discarded due to aging batteries. A significant portion of e-waste is attributed to devices being replaced due to battery degradation, even when the device is otherwise functional. The average US household has over 20 battery-powered devices, and a third are replaced due to battery aging.
Solution
Liion Power offers a solution to extend battery lifespan and reduce e-waste with Leo, a smart charge controller that optimizes charging cycles. Leo is a plug-and-play device that sits between the charger and the device, analyzing the battery and automatically setting an optimal charge limit, typically around 90%, to reduce battery stress. It regulates charging speeds, using slower, more sustainable rates when time allows, and schedules timely breaks during charging to prevent batteries from remaining at high charge percentages and voltage for extended periods. Users can also switch to a fast-charging "Ghost mode" when needed, and can customize charging limits via a companion app.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes consumers who want to extend the lifespan of their USB-chargeable devices, reduce e-waste, and save money by avoiding premature device replacements.
Features
- Plug-and-play functionality for easy setup and use
- Automatic charge limit to approximately 90% to reduce battery stress
- Adaptive charging speeds, using slower rates for overnight charging and faster rates when needed
- Optimized night charging with breaks to reduce time at high charge levels
- Ghost mode for fast charging to 100% when required
- USB-C connectors compatible with a wide range of devices and cables, supporting up to 100W charging
- Companion app (Android and iOS) for custom charge limits, real-time voltage and current monitoring, and firmware updates
- "Higher Charge Limit" feature to adjust the autonomous charge limit in Smart Mode
- Modular design and updatable software for longevity and future feature enhancements