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Redefining Battery Lifespan: Bang & Olufsen’s New Era

Disposable tech is out. Bang & Olufsen and BREATHE Battery Technologies are leading the shift towards lasting intelligent design.

Mads Kogsgaard Hansen, Director of Product Circularity & Portfolio Planning at Bang & Olufsen
Mads Kogsgaard Hansen, Director of Product Circularity & Portfolio Planning at Bang & Olufsen

Together, they are reimagining timeless technology – where performance meets beauty, and longevity and circularity are engineered from the outset. At the core of this vision is extending battery lifespan, a critical step in creating sustainable, future-ready electronics.

A Commitment to Longevity and Circular Design

By integrating BREATHE’s battery software into future product development, Bang & Olufsen is deepening its commitment to creating long-lasting, future-ready products that deliver exceptional sound and design.

Battery longevity means more years of enjoyment, less waste, and a lower environmental footprint. At a time when batteries are still widely treated as consumables, Bang & Olufsen is taking an ambitious path, investing in intelligent technologies that challenge this outdated model.

A Software-First Approach to Battery Innovation

BREATHE’s software — BREATHE Design, BREATHE Model, and BREATHE Charge — will be embedded into B&O’s product development process. Together these tools enable smarter battery design, more precise system modelling, and intelligent charging strategies that extend battery lifespan.

This software-defined approach allows Bang & Olufsen to achieve longer-lasting performance, greater design freedom and lower technical risk, all while enabling beautiful aesthetics.

Technology That Learns, Adapts, and Lasts

Rather than treating batteries as consumables, B&O is using BREATHE’s software to manage and protect performance dynamically — adapting over time to real-world usage. This approach:

  • Helps maximise longevity
  • Preserves performance across usage scenarios
  • Enables robust, future-proof battery architectures

Luxury Technology Meets Responsibility

Both companies are united in the belief that luxury should not come at the expense of responsibility. The partnership is about:

  • Longevity – extending usable battery life
  • Repairability – ensuring easier servicing
  • Product preservation – keeping devices out of landfill

What Customers Can Expect

With software-defined battery performance, customers gain:

  • Extended battery lifespan for years of reliable use
  • Intelligent, adaptive charging that protects battery health
  • Products designed for sustainability, longevity, and timeless performance

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