Qnovo

Qnovo

San Francisco, CA, United States

Energy StoragePrivate company
Founded 201051-200 employees
Profile last updated: August 15, 2026

About

Founded in 2010, Qnovo is a private company headquartered in San Francisco, United States with approximately 51-200 employees specializing in Energy Storage.

Qnovo is a battery technology company that develops intelligent battery management systems and adaptive software for optimizing lithium-ion battery safety, performance, and longevity. The company provides Adaptive Fast Charging (AFC) and SpectralX battery intelligence software that extend battery life by up to 50%, reduce degradation, enable faster charging without compromising battery health, and support second-life applications for energy storage. Qnovo's technology, deployed across 250 million consumer devices and millions of vehicle kilometers, uses real-time diagnostics, machine learning, and physics-based chemical models to monitor individual battery cells and dynamically adjust charging parameters. The software integrates with existing battery management systems as an AUTOSAR application without requiring additional hardware and supports all major lithium-ion cell chemistries and manufacturers. Applications include electric vehicles, commercial fleets, electrified railways, energy storage systems, and consumer electronics.

Headquarters

San Francisco, United States

Founded

2010

Employees

51-200

Company type

Private company

Focus areas

battery managementadaptive charginglithium-ionelectric vehiclesenergy storagesoftwarebattery intelligencepredictive analytics

Products & services

Business models

B2B

Value chain

R&DManufacturingEngineeringSoftware

Locations

Headquarters

San Francisco, CA, United States

Operating locations (3)

  • Detroit, MI, United States
  • Gothenburg, Sweden
  • Seoul, South Korea

Credentials & affiliations

Certifications

ISO 9001:2015

ISO 26262

Automotive SPICE

Awards

R&D 100 Award

SpectralX Intelligent Lithium-ion Battery Management Software

Edison Awards

2023Finalist

Partnerships

NXP Semiconductors, Sonatus, Vanderhall Motor Works, FCNT

People

Management & team

  • Nadim Maluf

    CEO

  • Dania Ghantous

    Co-Founder and Head of Technology

  • Christina Teng

    VP, Finance & Administration

  • David Coakley

    VP, Marketing Communications

  • Sam Kanakamedala

    VP, Sales

  • Al Chami

    VP, Product

  • Hurley Davis

    VP, Operations

  • TaeSung Kim

    Managing Director, Korea

Frequently asked questions

published by the company
What is battery intelligence software?

Battery intelligence software uses real-time data, analytics, and advanced models to monitor battery behavior, optimize performance, and extend battery life. Unlike traditional battery management systems that rely on fixed limits, battery intelligence software adapts to actual battery condition to improve safety, reliability, and lifecycle economics.

How does Qnovo's adaptive charging differ from conventional fast charging?

Conventional fast charging follows static protocols that apply the same charging behavior regardless of battery condition. Adaptive charging dynamically adjusts charging parameters in real time based on the battery's actual health, temperature, and operating state, enabling faster charging while reducing degradation and preserving long-term battery performance.

Why is Adaptive Fast Charging important for electric vehicles?

Qnovo Adaptive Fast Charging enables faster, more reliable charging without compromising battery health. By continuously optimizing charging behavior, AFC helps reduce range anxiety, maintain consistent performance across operating conditions, and extend battery life, improving both the driver experience and vehicle economics.

Does Adaptive Fast Charging require additional hardware?

No. Qnovo Adaptive Fast Charging is a software-only solution that runs on the vehicle MCU as an AUTOSAR application. It integrates with existing battery management systems through standardized APIs and does not require additional hardware.

How does AFC help extend battery life?

AFC continuously monitors each series element in the battery pack and adjusts charging speed based on the weakest element's condition. This closed-loop approach reduces stress on the battery during fast charging, limits degradation, and can deliver up to 50% cycle life extension compared to conventional charging practices.

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