- Cell evaluation is one of the most challenging strategic choices in battery programmes. Fragmented data and lengthy testing cycles make selecting the right cell slow, costly and high risk.
- The Voltt – a new, dedicated platform and toolset for cell selection – offers a streamlined route to informed decisions, all in one place, without the need for additional software.
- Using The Voltt, engineers can model, test and compare cells under real duty cycles, drawing on About:Energy’s existing database of more than 30 high-performance cells and extensive in-house testing.
- Making the right choice first time reduces risk and saves time. Programmes can move from months to weeks while improving range, lifespan, cost and charging performance.
- The cutting-edge platform has already been proven with early adopters in drones, aviation, space and motorsport, delivering measurable savings of up to six months in cell selection time with increased confidence.
- The Voltt is available to explore publicly, with a 14-day free trial for users who sign up to access full platform functionality. About:Energy is also showcasing the platform at The Battery Show North America 2025 from 6–9 October at the UK Pavilion, Stand 3222.
About:Energy, a global leader in battery development software, has announced the launch of The Voltt – a fully web-based platform and toolset that allows engineers to virtually test and compare battery cells under real-world duty cycles.
The Voltt represents a major new capability built on About:Energy’s trusted and validated cell model library. At its core lies the company’s proven data resource, now available in a dedicated cloud-based platform for cell selection – with no need for integration into complex third-party software.
This new offering gives engineering teams the tools to make cell selection – a critical decision in every high-performance battery programme – more seamless and efficient than ever before. It enables them to identify the most suitable cell before committing to purchase or prototyping.
Cell selection plays a pivotal role in determining the economics and performance of battery programmes. The Voltt significantly reduces the time, cost and risk involved in making this choice. The launch marks the next phase of About:Energy’s strategic growth, extending its reach from bespoke data and modelling services into scalable software tools for the industry.
Drawing on data collected from thousands of batteries and the equivalent of centuries of testing at About:Energy’s flagship laboratory in London, The Voltt provides engineers with the evidence needed to make confident, data-driven decisions for real-world programmes.
The platform’s validated dataset supports every simulation, enabling teams to predict performance under any duty cycle with precision. Engineers can run custom drive cycles and mission profiles without requiring existing modelling infrastructure, transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive tangible performance improvements.
With access to more than 30 high-performance cell models designed for sectors including drones, aviation, space and motorsport, The Voltt benefits from partnerships with Molicel, Amprius, Enpower-Greentech and Inobat. These collaborations give customers unparalleled insight, allowing them to compare multiple cells in seconds and make robust design decisions much earlier in their development timelines.
Dr. Gavin White, Co-founder and CEO of About:Energy said:
“The Voltt is about transforming the economics of battery programmes for decision-makers. In aviation, for example, every kilogram of battery weight affects range, safety and cost. By giving leaders the evidence to choose the right cell at the outset, we’re empowering them to make decisions that unlock performance and commercial advantage without costly trial-and-error.”About:Energy has grown by more than 50 % in the past year with senior hires from Northvolt, Lilium and other leading technology companies, guided by advisors such as Thierry Bolloré (former CEO of Jaguar Land Rover and Renault) and Tudor Brown (Co-founder and former President of ARM Holdings). The company is strengthening its technical and customer support capabilities to give engineering teams the tools and evidence they need to move faster and design with confidence from the very first stage of development.
Lorenzo Bergamaschi, The Voltt Product Lead of About:Energy said:
“Engineers are under huge pressure to make high-stakes choices quickly, often without full system-level data because at early stages manufacturers may not yet have it available. The Voltt bridges that gap by giving them validated data and clear insight so they can evaluate options confidently and design better systems from the start.”
Looking ahead, About:Energy is scaling The Voltt to tackle one of the toughest challenges in electrification: enabling companies across every high-performance sector to make the right cell choices first-time. Recent collaboration with Quantum Systems’ EFT drone battery division has validated the product in the field, showing how trusted data and simulation can de risk critical design decisions. About:Energy is here to empower engineers with insight, speed and confidence so they can focus on building the next generation of electrified products.
To mark the launch of The Voltt as a standalone platform, it is publicly viewable here, with a 14-day free trial for users who sign up to access full platform functionality.
About:Energy is also exhibiting at The Battery Show North America 2025 from 6th to 9th October, at the UK Pavilion, Stand 3222.
