Battery Testing Solutions

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In modern electrified powertrains (xEVs), huge demands are placed on batteries. These electrochemical energy storage and conversion devices must meet market requirements such as long-lasting high power and energy performance, and dynamic charge and discharge processes. To support automotive battery development tasks, we have created the AVL Battery Test Systems. These ‘plug-and-play’ solutions are free-standing or containerized battery testbeds that can be delivered as a ready-to-go turnkey solution without needing any further adaptations.

Our test systems are an intelligent combination of years of experience and well-engineered software and hardware. ​The test systems are the core of our battery testing offering, which ranges from individual test and measurement products to our facility services. Here we also offer the design, optimization or complete new construction of entire development facilities. ​

OEMs, battery, and cell suppliers have to continuously develop new packs and cells for the evolving automotive market. For battery electric vehicles (BEVs), the mileage range is a key factor, making the capacity of battery cells and packs crucial. Besides capacity, current and voltage are central to battery development. As a result, the test systems for validating battery cells and packs need to be state-of-the-art.

From individual test products to integrated system solutions and complete batterytest facilities, you have come to the right place for battery test expertise. Our software andhardware portfolio is complemented by holistic support options and application service.

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Testing Battery Cells

A battery cell test system is a testbed that includes at least one temperature chamber suitable for testing lithium-ion batteries, a cell cycler in the appropriate current and voltage range, and an automation system. The size of the cell determines which of the various chambers with special safety equipment is required. In addition to the chamber, the cell cycler and the required current and voltage ranges must be  aligned with the respective cell.

Along with our test system, we also offer automation software for performing all types of fully automated tests. The products mentioned above, but also special equipment such as Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) can be integrated and operated within our AVL Battery Cell TS™. We also offer software solutions for running entire laboratories with several thousand cell test channels via AVL Lab Management™ for Battery.

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Testing Battery Modules and Packs

OEMs and battery suppliers have to continuously develop new packs for the evolving automotive market. For battery electric vehicles (BEVs), the mileage range is a key factor, making the capacity of battery cells and packs crucial. In addition to capacity, current and voltage are central to battery development. As a result, the test systems for validating battery packs need to be state-of-the-art.

Our AVL solution measures all important parameters under different environmental conditions. Further, it is equipped with multifunctional interfaces connecting to additional tools necessary for battery testing. The combination of development services for the customer and the independent development of test equipment provides AVL with a holistic view of the challenges faced in the domain of battery testing.

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Test system with direct cooling technology.
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ACORA  Active Cooling Rack provides a more efficient way of temperature conditioning cells in a test environment compared to conventional climate/temperature chambers. With ACORA, cells are placed in water-cooled cold plates to achieve the required temperature conditions faster and more accurately. By integrating a robotic solution, ACORA can be operated fully automatically. In addition, it offers the possibility of testing over the entire temperature range under full load conditions. Learn more

Testing the Integration of High-Voltage Components

High-voltage systems are complex and dangerous if not properly designed and tested. The AVL HV System TS™ E-Integration provides a safe environment to test HV systems, which helps to prevent accidents and injuries. Besides that, cost-effectiveness is very important. Testing HV systems in a real-world environment can be expensive, time-consuming, and risky. The AVL HV System testbed provides a cost-effective way, without the need of a chassis dyno, to test HV systems before they are implemented in vehicles, which can help to reduce development time and costs.

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Testing the Charging and Discharging of Electric Vehicles

New charging standards and norms regarding connections, communication, safety, etc. had to be established between OEMs and the industry in recent years. It is desirable to move charging test activities to a controlled test environment to reduce test costs, accelerate development, improve V&V, and enhance quality and customer experience. Simulated charging enables testing of various communication protocols as well as misuse or failures/ malfunctions of charging stations. For AC charging, different mains supplies can be tested depending on the region, e.g. JP, US and EU.

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When it comes to batteries, there are countless opportunities to find the right development partners and manufacturers. Here, nuances decide to prevail in the market. As a globally positioned company with knowledge from battery development, simulation and production, AVL is the reliable and competent partner in the field of test systems for batteries.”

– Martin Schweiger, Senior System Line Manager, AVL List GmbH

Battery testing on modern testbeds faces a variety of safety problems. The most common method of suppressing a battery fire or thermal runaway incident is to flood the testbed with enormous amounts of water to cool the battery to safe levels. This often leads to the damage or destruction of electrical equipment, test cell environment and is therefore far from ideal. We have developed a unique battery safety system to combat this issue. This revolutionary system instantly addresses the source of the fire and cuts down both the amount of cooling liquid required as well as the cooling time.

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AVL Battery Testing Solutions – Brochure

Learn more about our holistic battery testing portfolio and solutions.

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AVL Battery Testing Solutions – Whitepaper

Learn more about our testing approach and solutions offerings.

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Success Story – “Battery Testing for Lilium eVTOL”

Expertise and test equipment for success in battery development.

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Success Story – “Battery Testing for LABCO”

How AVL supported LABCO BTC in entering the world of battery development.

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Success Story – “Valmet Automotive”
AVL battery testbeds support the development of advanced battery systems for xEVs.
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AVL E-Mobility Testing Solutions – Brochure

Tested and Trusted.

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AVL Battery TS™ End Of Line – Solution Sheet
Improve production efficiency and avoid costly recalls.
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Tech Center Module – AVL Battery Pack TS™ – Solution Sheet

The fast track to battery testing excellence.

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Battery Testing for Urban Air Mobility – Solution Sheet

Boost your battery test process.

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How can the time to market for new batteries and electric vehicles be shortened? AVL offers comprehensive software solutions to optimize your battery testing performance.

Our holistic approach combines lab efficiency through automation, test optimization via virtualization for faster and reliable results, and advanced data analytics using AI to extract valuable insights from various sources.

This will help you get your products to market faster while ensuring high quality performance. Learn more about AVL’s approach and explore our software solutions to optimize your battery testing process now.

AVL E-Library
AVL E-Library

AVL’s E-Library is a mindful solution that introduces simplicity when dealing with e-testing complexity, provides a fast track to productivity, and offers reassurance that targets will be met – putting your mind at ease and allowing you to enter the market with full confidence.

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AVL E-STORAGE BTE™

Battery tester and emulator for research and development, testing, and validation purposes.

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AVL HV System TS™ E-Integration

The development of high voltage (HV) systems for electric and hybrid vehicles requires rigorous testing and validation to ensure safety and reliability. The HV system testbed is a specialized facility designed for this purpose, providing a controlled environment to evaluate the performance and behavior of HV systems under various conditions.

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AVL PUMA 2™ Hardware

The perfect hardware for AVL’s leading automation system

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AVL E-STORAGE LV™

Highly dynamic, regenerative power supply optimized for the testing of low-voltage micro and mild hybrid systems.

AVL Stingray™ One
AVL Stingray™ One

AVL Stingray One is a revolutionary and innovative new product that quickly, efficiently, and safely brings burning vehicle batteries under control after accidents, charging stations or in underground garages.

Tech Center Modules
AVL Tech Center Modules

Customer requirements show the need for additional test capacity for ambitious product development plans. AVL Tech Center Modules significantly shorten this process. The flexible, location-independent and easily relocatable modular test system is particularly helpful.

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AVL E-STORAGE SiC™

Battery tester and emulator for research and development, testing and validation.

AVL Cameo 5
AVL CAMEO 5™

AVL CAMEO 5™ unlocks a new maturity level of calibration and validation in automotive software testing. 

AVL Stingray™ Testbed
AVL Stingray™ Testbed

Even in the event of an unexpected fire when working with batteries, you can remain confident: With AVL Stingray™ Testbed, the situation is under control.

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AVL PUMA 2™ Machine Learning

Intelligent automation, quick and easy

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Lab Management Software for Battery Development and Testing

Data- and process management software for cell, pack, and module

Your reliable partner in battery testing solutions

Thanks to AVL affiliates all over the world we are close to our customers with a global footprint. With our experience from different customer types, like battery, vehicle or energy storage manufacturers, we are able to continuously improve our test systems. New entrants as well as well experienced OEMs and Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers and test institutes rely on the support of the global AVL network. Our affiliates represent AVL directly on customer site.

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> 200

project managers in Graz, and globally

> 50

battery testing projects per year worldwide

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AVL test system ACORA saves time and money during battery cell testing

Up to 60 Percent Shorter Test Duration thanks to Direct Cooling and Automation

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Unique Test Solution for E-Mobility: HV System TS™ E-Integration
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Battery electric vehicle (BEV) development requires significant adjustments to the development process and its environment.

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Matthias Dank Returns to AVL and Joins the Executive Board

AVL List GmbH has appointed Matthias Dank as new board member and Executive Vice President (EVP). The top manager with international experience was previously at McLaren Applied, where he was Director of Motorsport.

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AVL RACETECH, the motorsport department of AVL, presents the prototype of an innovative H2 internal combustion engine. The power unit is a compact, hydrogen-powered 2-liter turbo engine, with intelligent water injection, which achieves a totally new performance level. The first racing engine that AVL RACETECH is developing and building in-house.

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AVL Opens New Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Test Center in Graz
Greater test capacities for innovative energy and propulsion solutions