Car manufacturer Stellantis, in collaboration with TotalEnergies subsidiary Saft, has unveiled the worldʼs first vehicle featuring the innovative Intelligent Battery Integrated System (IBIS). The prototype, based on the Peugeot E-3008, will now undergo practical testing on public roads.
Higher efficiency and faster charging times
The IBIS concept integrates charging and inverter functions directly into the battery. This eliminates the need for separate components, saving weight, costs, and installation space. Initial results promise up to ten percent higher efficiency, 15 percent more power, around 40 kilograms of weight savings, and faster charging times. In addition, the architecture simplifies maintenance and second-life use of the batteries.
Market launch possible by 2030
The prototype is the result of a French research collaboration involving Stellantis and Saft, as well as E2-CAD and Sherpa Engineering, and renowned institutes such as CNRS, Université Paris-Saclay, and Institut Lafayette. The project is supported by the “France 2030” program. Saft regards IBIS as heralding a “new era of intelligent, flexible, and sustainable energy solutions.” The technology is to be used in future Stellantis series vehicles and in areas such as rail transport, aerospace, and data centers. Market launch is said to be possible around 2030.
