Unifying
Battery Data.
Open standards and software for battery data — so the entire industry can work from the same format.
Contributors
The Problem
Battery data comes from everywhere — test equipment, published research, battery management systems, field deployments, simulators — and none of it is in the same format. Teams spend more time wrangling files than learning from them.
as a barrier
of savings from standards
Forrester, AI for EV Battery Validation (2024) — 165 automotive decision-makers surveyed
Open Source Tools & Standards
Open-source standards and software that give battery data a common format — no matter where it comes from.
Battery Data Format
BDF is the open standard for battery data. One format that works across all sources, all tools, all teams.
- Simple structure with just 3 required fields, 4 recommended
- Compact file format (Parquet) for fast analysis of large datasets
- Python package with converters for 8+ cycler formats
Data Specification
Open standards and tools for battery data interoperability
Cycler Control
Open-source interfaces for battery test equipment
Get Involved
BDA is built by its community. There are many ways to contribute — not just code.
Share Data
Contribute test datasets — raw data, curated benchmarks, or experiment records. Open or controlled access.
Contribute Software
Help improve batterydf, cycler control libraries, or donate your own open-source battery tools.
Donate Hardware
Contribute battery test equipment so the community can develop and test against more cycler brands.
Join the Community
Participate in discussions, attend working groups, and help shape the direction of battery data standards.
Help us build a common language for battery data
BDA is an open community — researchers, engineers, and organizations working together through Linux Foundation Energy.