The ongoing global energy transition is driving an unprecedented increase in the demand for rechargeable batteries, with Lithium Ion Batteries (LIBs) emerging as the cornerstone technology. The establishment of new Gigafactories is essential to support the production scaleup required for widespread adoption of electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, and, in this scenario, the European Union, and France in particular, have taken on board the strategic importance of batteries in the energy transition and in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In this direction, initiatives are underway to strengthen Europe's independence in the battery sector, create jobs and stimulate innovation . For example, with the Battery 2030+ research initiative, Europe has put together a global roadmap to push battery research for a safer, more sustainable and more competitive future . Within this framework, several critically-needed research themes have been identified, including Artificial Intelligence (AI)driven accelerated discovery of battery interfaces and materials, and the integration of smart sensing and selfhealing functionalities into the battery cells. This ambitious international initiative unfolds a comprehensive global roadmap, steering battery research toward transformative goals, and promotes the use of new technologies to stimulate and accelerate battery research and development.