The South Korean battery manufacturer unveiled Re.Pulse, a diagnostic platform designed to evaluate the condition of used batteries in under 10 minutes. On November 9, LG Energy Solution announced that the software had received honoree status at the CES Innovation Awards 2027 in the Vehicle Tech & Advanced Mobility category. Once assessment is complete, batteries are sorted into pathways for reuse, remanufacturing or recycling.

How Re.Pulse Works

The diagnostic approach relies on applying electrical pulses to a battery and measuring how the voltage responds. An AI model then processes this response data to determine battery health. This contrasts sharply with traditional state-of-health testing methods, which demand a complete discharge cycle, followed by recharging and a second discharge—a process LG Energy Solution says requires more than seven hours to complete. A key advantage of Re.Pulse is its ability to examine each individual cell rather than treating the battery pack as a single unit. This granular approach helps identify cells that have degraded but could potentially be repaired or swapped out.

Deployment and Integration

The software operates without requiring any specialized hardware infrastructure, functioning instead with standard battery testers and EV chargers already in use across the industry. Notably, Re.Pulse can assess batteries that remain installed inside vehicles, eliminating the need for removal. LG Energy Solution has not yet revealed specifics regarding diagnostic accuracy, which cell chemistries it supports or when the tool will become commercially available. The CES Innovation Awards process evaluates submissions based on provided materials rather than conducting independent verification.

Target Markets and Future Plans

LG Energy Solution is positioning Re.Pulse for adoption by EV service centers, fleet operators, used-vehicle marketplaces and projects focused on second-life battery storage applications. The company intends to incorporate Re.Pulse into its battery-as-a-service offerings. This announcement follows LG Energy Solution's CES Innovation Award win the previous year for B.artery, a separate technology created to prolong battery lifespan.

Source: Battery-News