An e-axle, or e-drive unit, integrates the e-motor, inverter, transmission, and often the differential into a single compact system with high power density. This integration improves efficiency and performance but also poses unique challenges for e-axle performance testing, as the components can no longer be evaluated in isolation.
Modern e-axle testbeds must therefore cover service lifetime, performance, and thermal behavior standards across all electrical and mechanical subsystems. Cross-functional testing under vehicle-like conditions is essential to ensure reliable performance, thermal endurance, and overall system integrity. To reduce development time and cost, e-axle test systems should also offer easy installation with minimal facility impact and the flexibility to adapt to future requirements.
Minimized TCO
Pre-engineered solution to be productive in testing as soon as possible.
Increased Efficiency
Accelerate your productivity with a seamless integration of all tools including the automation system.
Rising Complexity
Need for a comprehensive test system with a seamlessly integrated automation system.
Standards Compliance
Rigorous testing standards for all electrical and mechanical subsystems must be fulfilled.
Performance Testing for Light-Duty
The AVL E-Axle TS™ Performance Light-Duty is a customizable solution to develop and validate your light-duty e-axle, supporting both single and twin motor configurations. It offers efficient testing for service lifetime and thermal endurance, as well as analyzing electrical, mechanical and thermal characteristics.
The System consists of two dynamometers as load system which are installed on one common frame – no dedicated testbed pit required. A flexible UUT support frame allows quick rigging, reducing testbed downtime, while climatic chambers and conditioning systems enable testing under various conditions. With an integrated DC source in the inverter to reduce grid power needs, the system is pre-tested and ready for containerized installation, enabling rapid testing setup.
Performance Testing for Heavy-Duty
The AVL E-Axle TS™ Performance Heavy-Duty is designed for specialized testing under vehicle-like conditions. It features a reliable load system with two compact torque motors, specifically developed to fulfill the performance requirements of commercial vehicles. These motors cover the typical torque, speed, and power range without the need for maintenance-intensive reduction gearboxes.
Thanks to its compact frame design, the system can be installed directly on industrial floors without requiring a specific test system foundation. A modu-lar rigging system simplifies UUT handling, while optional climatic chambers support thermal conditioning for in-depth testing. The combi-nation of torque motor technology, scalability, and ease of use makes this system a powerful tool for evaluating performance, durability, and thermal behavior.
Ready for Testing
Short delivery time of only
8 months after order (EXW).
Testing Efficiency
Optimized UUT rigging increases testing efficiency and reduces testbed down time.
Versatile Solution
Designed for common industrial floors without requiring a specific test system foundation.
Small Installation Size
Compact testbed design:
5.000 x 1.900 mm (LD)
8,000 x 1,700 mm (HD)
Automation Software
Our advanced automation software, AVL PUMA 2™ allows systematic e-axle testing for a wide range of applications. It enables precise measurement and closed-loop control of key parameters such as speed and torque.
Energy Efficiency
Modern converter technology allows the integration of a galvanic isolated DC source to supply the power electronics of the e-axle into one drive cabinet. This reduces footprint and grid connection power.
Umwelttests
Unsere Klimakammern und Konditionierungssysteme ermöglichen Tests unter verschiedenen klimatischen Bedingungen. Dies ist zwingend erforderlich, um die Teststandards wie HTOE und PTCE bei der Entwicklung von E-Antrieben zu erfüllen.
From customer project insights, we developed a test system unlocking the full potential of e-axle testing. This empowers our customers to efficiently execute their testing strategies, and successfully bring their e-axle developments to life.”
– Christian Wooning, System Line Manager, AVL Deutschland GmbH
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AVL E-Axle TS™ Performance Light-Duty – Solution Sheet
The test system for integrated perfection.
AVL E-Axle TS™ Performance Heavy-Duty – Solution Sheet
A smarter way of testing e-axles.
Tech Center Module – AVL E-Axle TS™ – Solution Sheet
The fast lane to ramp up e-axle testing.
Battery packs, modules and cells, fuel cells, e-motor and e-axle solutions must operate safely and reliably in any environment. This can include extreme temperatures and humidity, which cannot be reproduced on the test track or in real test scenarios on the road. This is why we developed the modular AVL Climate Chamber.
Thermal conditions and environment of Units Under Test have strong impacts on real results in driving. For this reason, the thermal simulation must be as exact as possible – which can be achieved via deployment of high performing media conditioning systems.
AVL PUMA 2™ is the global industry standard for testbed automation. It is suitable for electrified testbed types as well as for conventional test environments.
Based on years of experience in research and development, as well as production, we have developed AVL E-Axle TS™ Production. It provides End of Line (EOL) and Conformity of Production (COP) testing for electric drive applications, from passenger cars to high performance vehicles, as well as industrial applications.
The AVL Customer Services organization consists of more than 700 service- and application engineers worldwide, operating from more than 50 locations. Our global footprint is your local benefit.
AVL List GmbH received the Global EcoVision Award from WKÖ in the presence of Federal Chancellor Karl Nehammer, Federal Minister Martin Kocher, and WKÖ President Harald Mahrer for the achievements in Hungary.
What kind of cars will we be driving in the future? These and other exciting questions around the topic of "Future Mobility" were addressed by more than 1,000 participants from 25 countries at the international 44th Vienna Motor Symposium. The tenor: Future automobiles will be CO2-neutral.
For his services, Prof. Helmut List was today awarded honorary citizenship of the city of Graz.
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