The recognition and the technology
LG Energy Solution announced on Monday that its AI-based battery diagnostics software, called Re.Pulse, has won a CES 2027 Innovation Award in the Vehicle Tech & Advanced Mobility category. According to the company, as reported by The Korea Herald, the system reduces the time needed to assess a used battery from more than seven hours to less than ten minutes.
Its operation is based on analyzing variations in battery voltage in response to controlled electrical pulses. From these signals, the AI derives indications of the battery’s state of health and remaining capacity—elements used to determine whether the battery can be reused, regenerated, or sent for recycling.
Why it changes the assessment process
The traditional method requires extracting the battery packs and subjecting them to repeated charge and discharge cycles, a procedure the company puts at more than seven hours. According to the company, Re.Pulse completes the assessment without these operations and without removing the batteries from the vehicle, which makes it suitable for electric-vehicle maintenance centers, fleets, and energy storage facilities.
A second distinctive element concerns the granularity of the diagnosis. While conventional methods measure the overall condition of the entire battery pack, the software can detect degradation in individual cells. This makes it possible to identify components to repair or replace instead of discarding the entire pack. The company adds that the system works with existing testing equipment and electric-vehicle chargers, with no need for dedicated hardware.
The statements and announced plans
LG Energy Solution plans to make diagnostic results accessible through web and mobile platforms. The award received is the company's second consecutive for one of its software technologies, after the recognition received the previous year by its Better.Re solution for extending battery life.
“This award recognizes the competitiveness of our diagnostic technology and our software capabilities,” said Lee Sang-hoon, head of battery pack, management system, and service solution development at the company. The company is also expanding its Battery-as-a-Service business, which includes diagnostics, lifecycle management, and services for batteries that have reached the end of their use.
What remains to be verified
The available information comes from the company's communication and concerns mainly the system's stated performance. No independent data are provided on the comparison between diagnosis times, nor details on the operating conditions under which the measurement remains valid. It is also unclear when the software will be commercially available and under what access arrangements. These elements will need to be verified to assess the technology's actual impact on the diagnostics and battery-reuse market.
