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EV Battery Testing And Certification

  

Battery safety and performance is the critical factor in the overall success of electric powered vehicles.  TÜV SÜD Product Service has expertise in testing from individual cells, through to modules and packs, to globally accepted test standards as well as customer specific test programs.

Our global network of battery testing laboratories and technical expertise can be found in all key automotive markets worldwide, helping to validate and certify your product.  This is why we are the preferred technical partner for leading battery and vehicle manufacturers worldwide.

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By choosing TÜV SÜD Product Service for battery testing for Electric Vehicle or Hybrid applications you can be assured that your product can be brought to market quickly and efficiently.

International Test Standards:

IEC EN 61982-2

– Secondary batteries for the propulsion of electric road vehicles

– Dynamic discharge performance test and dynamic endurance test

IEC EN 61982-3

– Secondary batteries for the propulsion of electric road vehicles

– Performance and life testing (traffic compatible, urban use vehicles)

IEC EN 62660-1 

– Secondary batteries for the propulsion of electric road vehicles

– Performance testing for lithium-ion cells

IEC EN 62660-2

– Secondary batteries for the propulsion of electric road vehicles

– Reliability and abuse testing for lithium-ion cells

IEC EN 62281

– Safety of primary and secondary lithium cells and batteries during transportation

SAE J2464

– Electric and hybrid electric vehicle Rechargeable Energy Storage System
(RESS) safety and abuse testing

SAND 99-0497

– USABC battery testing-United States advanced battery consortium

– Electrochemical storage

– System abuse test procedure manual

SAND 2005-3123

– FreedomCar Abuse test manual for electric and hybrid electric vehicles applications

DOE/ID-11069

– FreedomCAR battery test manual for power-assisted hybrid electric vehicles

DOE/ID-11070

– FreedomCAR 42V battery test manual

DOE/ID-11173

– FreedomCAR ultracapacitor test manual

UN 38.3

– UN Manual of Tests and Criteria

SAE J2288

– Life cycle testing of electric vehicle battery modules

USABC

– USABC Electric Vehicle Battery Test Procedures Manual

Electric Vehicle Battery Testing Capabilities:

 

 

Electrical Testing
  • Power availability
  • Capacity / Energy density measurement
  • Self-discharge test
  • Rapid charge / discharge
  • Dynamic discharge performance
  • Parameter measurement
  • Energy efficiency
Mechanical Testing
  • Crush
  • Crash
  • Vibration / Shock / Drop
  • Altitude simulation
  • Projectile
  • Roll over
  • Nail / Penetration test
  • HALT / HASS

 

 

Abuse Testing and Others
  • Immersion
  • Short-circuit (external, partial)
  • Overcharge
  • Fire test
  • Forced discharge
 Lifecycle Testing
  • Dynamic endurance test
  • Cycle life test
  • Environmental cycle testing
  • Vibration cycle testing

 

 

 Environmental Testing
  • Thermal abuse
  • Elevated temperature storage
  • Extreme cold / heat
  • Temperature cycling / shock
  • Corrosion 
 Electromagnetic (EMC) Capabilities
  • Radiated emissions
  • Radiated immunity
  • Conducted emissions
  • Conducted immunity
  • Electrostatic discharge 

Electric Vehicle Battery Certification

TÜV SÜD Product Service has a proven reputation for quality and safety assurance that has strong market recognition both by automotive manufacturers and consumers alike.  Our certification marks enable battery manufacturers to demonstrate to vehicle manufacturers that their product has been independently verified for safety, performance and quality.

  • The TÜV SÜD Mark can be awarded to published standards such as IEC, EN, ISO as well as custom test standards which can be devised in partnership with automotive and battery manufacturers. 
  • Unique custom Octagon Marks can be issued to identify key requirements and parameters such as performance.

Benefits of Choosing TÜV SÜD Product Service:

  • Management of global requirements – from the convenience of a UK based laboratory.
  • Single point of contact project management – enables clear communication for efficient project progression.
  • Worldwide network of accredited testing laboratories – battery testing laboratories accredited to
    ISO 17025 to ensure a quality service.
  • Achieving your product's maximum potential – our growing network of laboratories and technical experts can help you gain access to international markets.
  • Technical Auditing – ensure that your manufacturing and production facilities produce consistently safe, reliable and compliant products.

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