The mobility industry is evolving at record speed. Electrification, hydrogen,
and alternative fuels are redefining how vehicles are developed and
validated. But new players often lack test facilities, while established
OEMs face growing pressure to accelerate their testing capabilities.
Building a conventional test center can take years – a timescale no longer
compatible with today’s competitive environment. The new modular
approach to building vehicle testbeds from AVL – jointly developed at
headquarters in Graz, Austria, and AVL India – offers the answer.
From Design Freeze to Operation in One Year
Delivered as pre-assembled modules, the system installation
comes close to a plug-and-play process. Existing central
utilities, such as electricity or cooling water, can usually be
used, but if these are not available, AVL can also provide utility
modules to supply all module inputs (e.g., electricity, cooling
water, fuel, gases) and handle the module outputs (heat,
exhaust, wastewater). This streamlined approach reduces the
time between design freeze and operation to one year.
The Benefits of Modularity
Compact design, scalable capacity, and easy transport make
these modular vehicle testbeds the ideal choice for a wide
range of testing requirements, giving customers all the advan-
tages they need:
• Speed – from design freeze to operation in one year
• Scalability – start small, expand as requirements grow
• Flexibility – relocate modules when projects shift
• Sustainability – optimized energy usage, reduced footprint,
and minimized local construction impact
Proven Concept, Global Reach
The innovation builds on AVL’s long-standing success with
containerized testbeds. With more than 200 installations
worldwide, this approach has already proven its reliability.
Extending the concept to vehicle-level testing is the next
logical step – and AVL is currently the only supplier with this
proven experience.
Recent projects show the strength of AVL’s global network:
system expertise and integration know-how from Austria
combined with engineering and manufacturing excellence
from India.
A One-Stop Solution
From concept to commissioning, AVL provides a fully func-
tional test cell, integrated in the existing infrastructure, from a
single source. This reduces complexity, accelerates setup, and
ensures modern testing capabilities. Even companies without
in-depth testing expertise can benefit from a professional-
grade facility, ready for immediate use.
Shaping the Future of Testing
Whether for BEV, hybrid, fuel cell, or ICE development, the
fully modular vehicle testbeds offer a future-proof solution for
OEMs, Tier 1, and newcomers alike. With the concept, AVL has
set new benchmarks for speed, flexibility, and sustainability in
testing infrastructure. In a fast-changing industry, this innova-
tion redefines the realization of global vehicle development.
Modular Vehicle Testbeds
A Turnkey Solution
for Faster Testing
2025