Starting February 18, 2027, the European Union will mandate digital battery passports for all electric vehicle batteries, aiming to bring transparency to the second-hand market. However, basic data sets often fail to capture cell-level defects or accelerated aging, leaving manufacturers exposed to significant liability if a certified battery fails prematurely. Qnovo’s new tool processes the vehicle’s full electrochemical history—including charging patterns, environmental exposure, and operating data—to identify these hidden markers.
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Qnovo Unveils Battery Genome to Solve EV Passport Uncertainties
Two electric vehicles of identical age and mileage often command vastly different resale values due to hidden battery degradation. To bridge this data gap, Milpitas-based Qnovo has launched a new software application designed to provide automakers with precise, risk-adjusted health assessments ahead of looming EU regulatory deadlines.

By leveraging the Battery Genome, the software projects future aging profiles and calculates residual value, transforming how OEMs, fleet operators, and insurers assess vehicle health. According to CEO Nadim Maluf, the system functions where the data originates: inside the vehicle. This approach provides a granular view that sparse aftermarket reports cannot replicate. Qnovo plans to showcase this technology at The Battery Show North America in Detroit from October 13-15, 2026, positioning the application as a critical upgrade for existing software-defined vehicle stacks.
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