Tel Aviv, Israel-based battery technology startup Addionics this month launched a new state-of-the-art, pilot line for manufacturing its advanced Smart 3D Electrodes for EV (electric vehicle) batteries. With partner support, the company will expand its technological developments primarily for the automotive industry, which includes global leading automakers and Tier 1 suppliers.

The new site covering over 1500 ft² will serve as the company’s headquarters supplemented by its U.S., UK, and Germany locations. It includes office space for over 50 employees, advanced laboratories, and a pilot line dedicated to accelerating the development and production of its chemistry-agnostic electrode technology. The new facility has the capacity to produce up to 10 kW·h and will increase to about 100 kW·h by the end of 2024. Addionics expects to reach 1 GW·h production capability during 2025.

The company was cofounded in 2018 by Ph.D. Moshiel Biton, Ph.D. Vladimir Yufit, and Ph.D. Farid Tariq and has raised $40 million. Unlike most companies that operate in the market and focus on improvement while changing the battery’s chemical composition, Addionics focuses on the physical structure of the battery. This approach allows the company to improve any type of battery, including those with new technologies that have not yet been commercialized.

The company says that its electrode technology can be used to improve key performance metrics for batteries including energy density, power, safety, and extending lifetime—all without increasing cost. It is working with top global companies to integrate its product to help satisfy the rising global battery demand driven by the growing EV market.

The advanced 3D electrode design was selected as a 2022 Pioneer by BNEF (Bloomberg New Energy Finance) for the technology’s potential to accelerate global decarbonization and halt climate change. Its 3D structure leads to improvements in key battery performance metrics, the patented core IP being a cost-effective and scalable electrode fabrication process that is said to significantly lower costs. The AI-based, drop-in technology is designed to integrate into existing assembly lines, allowing battery makers to reduce production costs while increasing manufacturing capacity.

“The launch of our facility is a major milestone in commercializing Addionics’ technology and expanding our supply to our worldwide clients and partners,” said Biton. “Together with our investors and strategic partners, Addionics is on the path to mass production which will accelerate the EV revolution and will advance the global effort of decarbonization. Companies have tried to integrate 3D electrode architecture but did not have the technology. The commercialization of silicon, solid-state, and advanced lithium-ion technologies will be significantly accelerated with the adoption of smarter designs. …With our novel manufacturing process, we allow this transition.”

One of the company’s first announced customers is Blitz Motors, the largest manufacturer of smart electric mopeds in Israel. In June, it announced that the signing of an agreement with Addionics to co-develop electrodes to improve range, improve charging time, and lower production costs for its fleet of smart electric mopeds. Addionics will supply Blitz with Smart 3D Electrodes to co-develop lithium ion batteries for Blitz’s fleet of smart electric mopeds, with a prototype expected to be completed this year.

“We’ve spent years looking for the right partner to help us improve battery performance and cost in our fleet of electric mopeds to better serve our commercial and public sector customers,” said Raphael Moszynski, CEO of Blitz Motors. “Two-wheeled vehicles experience significantly more wear and tear in a much shorter time than four-wheeled vehicles. Addionics will help us maximize our battery’s lifetime, by increasing range, reducing charging times and enhancing overall safety.”

“Our latest collaboration with Blitz Motors further demonstrates Addionics’ ability to scale our technology across all types of electric vehicles and in doing so, accelerate the transition towards a greener, better future for all,” added Biton.

Blitz provides a cleaner and more cost-effective means of commercial transportation along with a range of first- and last-mile services that includes 24/7 support, operations, insurance, maintenance, and repairs. Its smart e-mobility offerings are equipped with data analytics for predictive maintenance and enhanced operational efficiency, enabling customers to mitigate any problems with their moped fleets before they arise. Blitz’s customers include Domino’s Pizza, Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, Gorillas, and Sushi Shop, in addition to delivery services and government and local authorities such as the Israel Postal Co.