Ellis Gibson (B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering)

If you’re considering a lipo battery for your devices, you may be wondering if it has a battery management system. Some lithium-ion batteries do have battery management systems, but not all of them do. You can check with the manufacturer to see if your battery has a battery management system. If it doesn’t, you may … Read more

As an iPhone user, you may have been wondering “do i have to reset battery management system?” After all, you just want to be able to use your phone like normal and not have to worry about the battery. Well, the short answer is no, you don’t have to reset your battery management system. However, … Read more

One of the main concerns people have when they are looking at electric bicycles is the battery. People want to know if they will have to worry about a battery management system with a lead acid battery. The good news is that you usually do not have to worry about a battery management system with … Read more

As someone who is constantly on their phone, I know the importance of a working battery. I’ve had my share of phones die on me at inopportune moments, so I was interested to read about battery management systems. According to the article, battery management systems are “a system that controls and monitors the charging and … Read more

The appeal of solid-state batteries is that they use solid electrolytes, unlike the liquid or gel electrolytes used in li-on batteries. The absence of a liquid electrolyte makes SSBs less volatile to heat and pressure. They therefore do not require complex thermal management systems. So, Do solid state batteries need battery management system? No, solid … Read more

As a Tesla user, you may be wondering if you need a battery management system for your car’s battery pack. The answer is yes, you do need a BMS. BMS is essential for the battery pack’s safety. Tesla’s Model-S BMS is the most important component in a battery pack. It monitors and protects the pack … Read more

As someone who is looking to use parallel batteries, you may be wondering if you need a battery management system (BMS). The answer is that it depends on your configuration. If you have three groups of four parallel cells wired in series, you will need a BMS that can manage three cells in series – … Read more

If you are wondering if you need to balance the batteries in your parallel system, the answer is no. Cells in a parallel system are directly connected to each other and will naturally balance. However, if your parallel system is wired in series (parallel-series wiring), you will need to balance the battery groups. So, Do … Read more

If you’re like most people, you’ve probably wondered if a battery management system can help prolong the life of your car battery. You may have even considered buying one, but you’re not sure if it’s worth the investment. This article will explain what a battery management system is and how it can help keep your … Read more