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Revolutionizing Battery Diagnostics: Shubham Mishra, Founder & CEO, Energy AI Labs

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Jun

Revolutionizing Battery Diagnostics: Shubham Mishra, Founder & CEO, Energy AI Labs

  • Origin story: From building E-bikes to realizing the primitive ‘bare hands’ approach to battery testing
  • The “eureka” moment with an EV mechanic in Gandhinagar checking batteries by touch

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Overview

Unlock the next wave of Deep Tech disruption in India’s battery and energy sector as Shubham Mishra sits down with Ashutosh Garg to discuss the founding of Energy AI Labs, the revolutionary EV Doctor device, building credible Deep Tech products in India, and the vision for a unified energy intelligence platform.

00:49 – What frustration or insight inspired you to tackle battery diagnostics?

  • Origin story: From building E-bikes to realizing the primitive ‘bare hands’ approach to battery testing
  • The “eureka” moment with an EV mechanic in Gandhinagar checking batteries by touch
  • Direct comparison to how humans “feel” fever

03:07 – How did working with a defense R&D expert shape your technical philosophy?

  • [Ajay Vashisht]’s role: Bringing discipline, structure, and systems thinking to a chaotic, creative startup
  • Balancing structure with flexible, outside-the-box innovation
  • The interplay of rationality and customer empathy in product development

04:16 – What were the hardest non-technical challenges in building a deep tech startup in India?

  • Funding struggle and why millions weren’t needed for their product
  • Talent: The challenge of hiring top AI/ML engineers outside big metros
  • Credibility gap: Building trust for Indian-made products vs. imports and its strong flywheel effect once established

06:08 – Why did the EV ecosystem tolerate such low scientific rigor in diagnostics?

  • Diagnostics only sought after failure, not as preventive maintenance
  • Imported machines were bulky, complex, and time-consuming (8-10 hours per test)
  • The key: Convenience and accessibility drive adoption (thermometer analogy)

07:46 – How did you compress battery diagnostic testing from hours to 15 minutes?

  • Lack of public datasets for real-time battery issues
  • Creating proprietary datasets via joint experiments (including setting batteries on fire with IIT Gandhinagar)
  • Realizing the engineering and data-driven leap required for rapid, accurate 15-minute testing

09:13 – What’s a surprising truth about battery lifespan?

  • Most people underestimate lithium battery longevity (commonly thought to be 3–5 years)
  • With proper use and quality components, they can last 8–10 years

10:05 – How do you ensure diagnostic accuracy at massive scale?

  • Benchmarking against global best tools (Japan, US, Europe, China)
  • Continuous real-time training on fresh field data for calibration and accuracy
  • Building battery intelligence (“battery OS”)

11:26 – How does better diagnostics impact the economics for EV fleet operators?

  • Maximizing uptime: Dead batteries turned into revenue-generating assets
  • Example: Out of 100 EVs, diagnostics may reveal only a fraction truly need repair, saving costs

12:39 – How is AI-driven battery diagnostics reshaping insurance and financing for EVs?

  • Independent battery underwriting with “EV Doctor” device
  • Moving from OEM-supplied, often-biased data to objective third-party reports
  • Enabling premium correction, claim optimization, intelligent repair/replacement decisions

13:51 – Where is Energy AI Labs’ real competitive advantage?

  • Proprietary, large-scale field data and constantly improving intelligence
  • Hardware is easily replicable; algorithms and data partnerships with OEMs and financial institutions provide moat
  • The “Battery OS” concept—unified software for all batteries for smarter coordination

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Learn more about Shubham Mishra: LinkedIn 

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Profile

  • Shubham Mishra is the founder of Energy AI Labs, focused on transforming the battery and energy ecosystem through advanced technology.
  • He is the creator of the EV Doctor device, an innovative solution designed to improve battery diagnostics, health assessment, and lifecycle management for electric vehicles.
  • Shubham is passionate about building credible Deep Tech products in India, combining AI, data analytics, and engineering expertise to solve real-world energy challenges.
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