BATX Announces PCT Filing Next Generation Battery Rebalancing Technology 99.4% Recovery and Lifespan Extension
Battery X Metals Files International PCT Patent Application for Lithium-Ion
Battery Rebalancing Technology, Providing a Pathway to Pursue Patent
Protection in 150+ Countries for Technology Validated by a Leading Scientific
Institution to Recover ~99% Capacity Loss and Extend Battery Lifespan
News Release Highlights:
1. Battery X Metals has filed an International patent application under the PCT for its next-generation
lithium-ion battery diagnostics and rebalancing platform, advancing its intellectual property
strategy toward intellectual property protection across key international markets and jurisdictions.
2. The PCT patent application claims priority rights from two previously filed U.S. provisional patent
applications, and enables the Company to pursue patent protection in over 150 countries,
establishing a foundation for long-term commercialization, licensing, and strategic partnerships.
3. The Company is advancing a scalable battery lifecycle platform, with intellectual property
protection positioned as a core pillar supporting deployment across automotive service networks,
energy storage systems, and broader electrification infrastructure.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia – April 21, 2026 – Battery X Metals Inc. (CSE:BATX) (OTCQB:BATXF)
(FSE:5YW0, WKN:A41RJF) (“Battery X Metals” or the “Company”) an energy transition resource
exploration and technology company, announces that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Battery X Rebalancing
Technologies Inc. (“Battery X Rebalancing”), has filed a final International patent application under the
Patent Cooperation Treaty (“PCT”) for its next-generation lithium-ion battery diagnostics and rebalancing
technology platform.
This PCT patent application claims priority to the provisional patent applications previously announced by
the Company on April 11, 2025, which were submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office
(“USPTO”) for its proprietary software and hardware innovations designed to diagnose, rebalance, and
extend the remaining useful lifespan of lithium-ion and electric vehicle (“EV”) batteries. The submission
of the PCT patent application represents a critical inflection point in the Company’s intellectual property
strategy, by claiming priority to the provisional patent applications and establishing a pathway to pursue
patent protection in a broad range of international jurisdictions. This step is intended to position Battery
X Metals to secure and defend its technology platform at a global scale as it advances toward
commercialization.
The PCT Patent Application
Battery X Rebalancing is developing a proprietary platform designed to address a fundamental inefficiency
in lithium-ion battery systems: capacity degradation driven by cell imbalance. This issue, inherent across
battery chemistries and use cases, results in underutilized energy capacity, performance degradation, and
accelerated asset replacement cycles. The Company’s technology is engineered to operate at the cell
level, diagnosing imbalances and dynamically reallocating charge and discharge across battery strings to
restore usable capacity and improve system performance. As previously disclosed, independent validation
conducted by the National Research Council of Canada demonstrated the technology’s ability to recover
nearly all lost capacity attributable to cell imbalance, reinforcing its potential applicability across a wide
range of battery systems.
The Company’s PCT patent application includes innovations relating to a method and system for battery
pack adjustment, designed to address the common issue of cell imbalance within battery packs, which
can lead to reduced capacity, performance limitations, and shortened lifespan. The technology introduces
an intelligent system that monitors and manages the state of charge across groups of cells, enabling more
balanced operation and improved utilization of available energy. By dynamically reallocating charge and
discharge across cells, the system is designed to restore usable capacity, enhance safety, and extend
overall battery life.
The PCT patent application also includes innovations relating to two-wire charging and remote voltage
detection, which are designed to simplify battery system architecture and reduce hardware complexity.
This approach enables both charging and voltage measurement to be performed using a single pair of
wires, eliminating the need for additional sensing components typically required in conventional systems.
The result is a more streamlined and cost-efficient solution that maintains reliable performance while
supporting scalable deployment across electric vehicle and energy storage applications.
Intellectual Property as a Strategic Enabler of Platform Scale
The PCT patent application is intended to protect a suite of integrated innovations spanning both
hardware and software, including intelligent energy management systems, real-time diagnostic
architectures, and streamlined methodologies for voltage detection and system optimization. Collectively,
these components form the basis of a technology platform designed not as a single-point solution, but as
an embedded layer within the broader battery lifecycle, capable of integrating into existing infrastructure
and supporting next-generation service models.
The Company views intellectual property as a strategic enabler of platform scale, ecosystem integration,
and long-term value creation. By advancing global patent protection through the PCT framework, Battery
X Metals is positioning its technology to support licensing models, strategic commercial partnerships, and
integration across distributed service environments, including automotive service centers, dealership
networks, and fleet maintenance ecosystems. This approach also supports potential future expansion into
adjacent applications such as stationary energy storage systems, while enabling the development of a
broader data-driven battery intelligence layer as deployment scales.
Positioning for the Emerging Post-Warranty EV Market
The global transition toward electrification continues to accelerate, with the installed base of lithium-ion
batteries expanding rapidly across electric vehicles and energy storage systems. As a growing proportion
of this fleet approaches or exits manufacturer warranty coverage, demand is expected to increase for
solutions that can extend battery lifespan, improve performance, and reduce total cost of ownership.
Battery X Metals is advancing its rebalancing technology as a targeted solution within this emerging
market, with the objective of enabling scalable, service-based intervention that addresses battery
degradation at its source.
The Company believes that securing a robust intellectual property position at this stage is critical to
participating meaningfully in this market opportunity, while supporting future integration with diagnostic
platforms, service workflows, and recurring revenue models. The PCT patent application aligns with the
Company’s broader strategy of transitioning from a discrete technology provider toward a platform-
oriented participant in the global battery lifecycle ecosystem.
Advancing Toward Commercialization and Scalable Deployment
The PCT patent application is aligned with the Company’s ongoing efforts to advance its technology
toward commercialization, including continued development of next-generation hardware systems,
refinement of diagnostic capabilities, and evaluation of deployment models across service networks. As
part of its broader platform strategy, Battery X Metals intends to integrate its rebalancing technology
within a structured ecosystem that may include diagnostic front-end solutions, service workflows, and
data-driven performance analytics, supporting a scalable and repeatable model for battery lifecycle
management.
“This International PCT patent application represents a foundational step in establishing a globally
defensible intellectual property position for our technology,” said Massimo Bellini Bressi, Chief Executive
Officer of Battery X Metals. “We are building a platform designed to operate within the rapidly expanding
battery ecosystem, and securing global intellectual property protection is essential to enabling long-term
commercialization, strategic partnerships, and scalable deployment across markets, in an industry rapidly
growing, worldwide.”
The Problem: Rising EV Adoption Presents New Battery Lifecycle Challenges
In 2024, global EV sales reached approximately 17.1 million units, representing a 25% increase from 20231.
With cumulative global EV sales from 2015 to 2023 totaling an estimated over 40 million units2, a
significant share of the global EV fleet is expected to exit warranty coverage over the coming years.
By 2031, nearly 40 million electric, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid vehicles worldwide are anticipated to fall
outside of their original warranty coverage3,4. This projection is based on current EV adoption figures and
standard industry warranty terms, and underscores a growing risk for EV owners facing battery
degradation, reduced capacity, and costly replacement requirements5. As the global EV fleet continues to
expand, the demand for technologies that extend battery life, reduce long-term ownership costs, and
support a sustainable transition to electric mobility is increasing.
The Solution: Pioneering Next-Generation Technologies to Support Lithium-Ion Battery Longevity
Battery X Rebalancing Technologies’ proprietary software and hardware technology aims to address this
challenge by extending the lifespan of EV batteries. This innovation is being developed with the aim to
enhance the sustainability of electric transportation and the goal to provide EV owners with a more cost-
effective, environmentally friendly ownership experience by reducing the need for costly battery
replacements.
Battery X Rebalancing Technologies’ rebalancing technology, validated by the National Research Council
of Canada (“NRC”), focuses on battery cell rebalancing. The NRC validation demonstrated the technology’s
ability to effectively correct cell imbalances in lithium-ion battery packs, recovering nearly all lost capacity
due to cell imbalance. The validation was conducted on battery modules composed of fifteen 72Ah
LiFePO₄ cells connected in series. The cells were initially balanced to a uniform state of charge (SOC), with
a measured discharge capacity of 71.10Ah. In the validation test, three of the fifteen cells were then
artificially imbalanced—one cell was charged to a 20% higher SOC, and two cells were discharged to a 20%
lower SOC—resulting in a reduced discharge capacity of 46.24Ah, representing a decrease of
approximately 35%. Following rebalancing using Battery X Rebalancing Technologies’ rebalancing
technology, the battery module’s discharge capacity was restored to 70.94Ah, representing the recovery
of approximately 99% of the capacity lost due to cell imbalance.
These advancements establish Battery X Rebalancing Technologies as a participant in lithium-ion and EV
battery solutions, aiming to tackle the critical challenges of capacity degradation of battery packs and
expensive replacements. By extending the lifecycle of battery materials within the supply chain, Battery X
Rebalancing Technologies aims to support the energy transition and promote a more sustainable future.
1 Rho Motion – Global EV Sales 2024, 2 IEA Global EV Outlook 2024, 3 IEA, 4 U.S. News, 5 Recurrent Auto
About Battery X Metals Inc.
Battery X Metals (CSE:BATX) (OTCQB:BATXF) (FSE:5YW0, WKN: A41RJF) is an energy transition resource
exploration and technology company committed to advancing domestic battery and critical metal
resource exploration and developing next-generation proprietary technologies. Taking a diversified, 360°
approach to the battery metals industry, the Company focuses on exploration, lifespan extension, and
recycling of lithium-ion batteries and battery materials. For more information, visit batteryxmetals.com.
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
Massimo Bellini Bressi, Director
For further information, please contact:
Massimo Bellini Bressi
Chief Executive Officer
Email: [email protected]
Tel: (604) 694-9823
Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws,
including statements regarding: the Company’s International patent application filed under the PCT and
the anticipated benefits thereof; the preservation of priority rights from previously filed provisional patent
applications; the ability and intention of the Company to pursue, obtain, and maintain patent protection
in multiple international jurisdictions; the scope, validity, and enforceability of the Company’s intellectual
property; the ability of the Company to secure and defend its technology platform globally; the
development, functionality, performance, validation, and commercialization of the Company’s lithium-
ion battery diagnostics and rebalancing technology; the ability of the Company’s technology to diagnose,
rebalance, restore capacity, and extend the lifespan of lithium-ion and EV batteries; the scalability,
deployment, and integration of the Company’s technology across automotive service networks,
dealership networks, fleet maintenance ecosystems, energy storage systems, and other electrification
infrastructure; the ability to develop a platform-oriented battery lifecycle solution and embedded
technology layer; the potential for licensing, strategic partnerships, commercial agreements, and
ecosystem integration; the development of service-based and recurring revenue models; the expansion
of the Company’s technology into adjacent applications, including stationary energy storage systems; the
development of data-driven battery intelligence capabilities and analytics platforms; the Company’s
ability to advance its technology toward commercialization, including continued hardware development,
diagnostic refinement, and evaluation of deployment models; the anticipated growth of the global electric
vehicle and energy storage markets; the projected number of electric vehicles expected to exit
manufacturer warranty coverage; the resulting demand for battery lifespan extension, performance
optimization, and cost reduction solutions; the Company’s positioning within the emerging post-warranty
EV market; the ability of the Company to participate meaningfully in the global battery lifecycle
ecosystem; the ability of the Company to execute on its business strategy; and the anticipated benefits of
the Company’s technology in supporting sustainability, reducing battery replacement costs, and
contributing to the energy transition. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current
expectations and assumptions, including, but not limited to, assumptions regarding: the effectiveness,
scalability, and commercial viability of the Company’s technology; the continued advancement of research
and development activities; the ability to obtain and maintain intellectual property protection; the
availability of capital and resources; the growth of the electric vehicle and energy storage markets; and
the Company’s ability to execute its business strategy. These forward-looking statements are subject to
known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ
materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but
are not limited to: the risk that the PCT patent application may not result in issued patents or that such
patents may not provide the expected scope of protection; the risk that the Company may not be able to
successfully prosecute, maintain, defend, or enforce its intellectual property rights; uncertainties related
to the interpretation and application of patent laws across jurisdictions; risks related to the development,
testing, validation, and commercialization of the Company’s technology; the risk that laboratory or
controlled validation results, including those conducted by third parties, may not be replicated in real-
world or commercial environments; uncertainties regarding the performance, reliability, and scalability of
the technology across different battery chemistries, configurations, and use cases; the risk that the
technology may not achieve expected capacity recovery, lifespan extension, or performance
improvements in all applications; market acceptance of the Company’s technology and solutions;
competition in the battery technology, diagnostics, and EV servicing markets; technological advancements
by competitors; reliance on third-party partners, manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers; risks
associated with integrating the Company’s technology into existing systems and infrastructure; risks
related to commercialization timelines and capital requirements; the ability of the Company to secure
financing and strategic partnerships; regulatory and compliance requirements; changes in laws,
regulations, or industry standards; and general economic, market, and industry conditions. Forward-
looking statements reflect management’s beliefs, assumptions, and expectations only as of the date
hereof and are not guarantees of future performance. Except as required by applicable securities laws,
the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect new
information, future events, or otherwise. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-
looking statements and are encouraged to consult the Company’s continuous disclosure filings available
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