Qnovo and Sonatus Join Forces for Enhanced Battery Safety in Electric Vehicles
Qnovo, a prominent player in battery software technology tailored for e-mobility, has recently announced a strategic partnership with Sonatus, an innovative provider of AI solutions aimed at software-defined vehicles (SDV). This collaboration, unveiled at The Battery Show North America, promises to significantly accelerate the integration of intelligent battery safety diagnostics, reducing the time required from months to just days.
A New Era for Electric Vehicles
As the automotive sector pivots towards software-defined vehicles, the pivotal role of battery management has become apparent. The collaboration seeks to integrate Qnovo's advanced Health Safety Diagnostics (HSD) system with Sonatus's AI Director, establishing a robust framework that enables battery fault predictions with an impressive accuracy of 98.7%. This new collaboration effectively addresses the challenges automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) face when deploying cutting-edge battery safety technologies.
CEO of Qnovo, Nadim Maluf, emphasized the significance of this partnership: "Software-defined electric vehicles rely on refined management of their most crucial component - the battery. By partnering with Sonatus, we are dismantling the hurdles that have hindered OEMs from swiftly adopting advanced battery intelligence in their vehicles. Our alliance will ensure the seamless integration necessary for software-defined vehicles while also delivering the predictive safety and performance capabilities essential for the future of electric mobility."
AI-Enhanced Battery Management
In a world where electric vehicles are becoming increasingly reliant on software, intelligent battery management is essential for optimal operation. The integration of Qnovo's HSD into the SDV framework enables real-time data processing from both edge and cloud sources, significantly enhancing the customization and efficiency of e-mobility solutions. AI-enabled vehicles can dynamically adapt to varying conditions and driver behaviors, ensuring a safe and efficient driving experience.
Jeff Chou, the CEO and co-founder of Sonatus, commented on the impact of this integration: "Combining Qnovo's Health and Safety Diagnostics with the Sonatus AI Director represents a groundbreaking change in how battery intelligence supports genuine software-defined vehicles. E-mobility will be made more seamless, allowing for real-time adaptation, optimization, and integrated decision-making across all vehicle systems."
Proven Technology Supporting Innovation
Qnovo's HSD technology is built on over a decade of pioneering work in battery intelligence. Deployed in multiple global OEMs, this technology has gathered data from millions of kilometers in real-world driving conditions, with over 200 million devices in use worldwide without any safety incidents. It continuously monitors twelve critical health indicators to identify potential hazards, including lithium plating and thermal risks, far in advance of conventional systems' capabilities.
The integration with Sonatus's AI Director adds another layer of intelligence to Qnovo’s HSD, utilizing extensive contextual data to improve diagnostic precision beyond standard methods. This results in personalized battery management strategies that can foresee maintenance needs, decrease false alarm rates, and enable over-the-air updates for ongoing improvements.
Implications for the Automotive Industry
As battery safety becomes increasingly paramount, with industry projections estimating over $35 billion in losses annually by 2030 due to current defect rates, this partnership equips automotive manufacturers with a viable, ready-to-market battery safety solution.
For OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, this collaboration means drastically reduced integration times for advanced battery safety technology, lowered engineering costs through a purely software-focused approach, and enhanced market competition through accelerated innovation cycles and intelligent battery management systems for software-defined vehicles.
If you’re interested in seeing a live demonstration of Qnovo’s integration with Sonatus’s AI Director, visit Qnovo's booth at the Battery Show North America, taking place in Detroit, Michigan, from October 6 to 9, 2025.
About Qnovo
Qnovo specializes in enhancing lithium-ion battery performance and safety through advanced software solutions that facilitate the transition to electric mobility. Using sophisticated models that incorporate AI and machine learning, Qnovo's tools provide real-time insights into battery health with remarkable accuracy in detecting safety issues. The company holds over 60 patents and boasts robust road data and device deployment metrics. Learn more at
Qnovo's website.
About Sonatus
Sonatus is a forefront actor in vehicle software technology, dedicated to promoting the shift towards AI-driven software-defined vehicles. The Sonatus Vehicle Platform encompasses various products aimed at empowering automotive companies to achieve advancements in cost-efficiency, dependability, and user experience through the entire lifecycle of their vehicles. Currently in production in over 5 million vehicles across brands like Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis, Sonatus is based in Silicon Valley with a presence in multiple international locations. For more insights, visit
Sonatus's website.