How AVL India’s Battery Cell Testing Lab solves the key
challenges of the Indian market:
• Closing the Infrastructure Gap: The lab’s two cell cyclers
(72-channel and 8-channel) and thermal chambers provide
high-throughput testing, reducing reliance on overseas
facilities and accelerating development timelines for Indian
manufacturers.
• Engineered for India’s Climate Extremes: With thermal
chambers capable of testing at temperatures between
-40°C and 180°C, the lab ensures batteries perform reliably
under India’s diverse temperature extremes, from Hima-
layan winters to desert summers.
• Meeting Safety Standards: Compliance with EUCAR
5 safety standards and robust safety features, such as
pressure relief vents and fire suppression systems, mitigate
risks associated with lithium-ion batteries, critical for India’s
densely populated cities.
• Optimizing Durability, Cost, and Performance: Aging tests
– including calendar aging and user profile analysis – pro-
vide insights into long-term battery performance, enabling
manufacturers to design cost-effective, durable batteries
for India’s price-sensitive market.
• Scalable Solutions for a Growing Market: The lab’s au-
tomation software and high-channel capacity streamline
testing processes, enabling manufacturers to scale produc-
tion while maintaining quality and compliance with global
standards.
Comprehensive Testing Capabilities
The laboratory offers advanced testing services to evaluate
the performance and aging of battery cells under real-world
conditions. Key performance tests focus on capacity, power/
HPPC (hybrid pulse power characterization), energy efficiency,
cyclic testing (elevated or low-temperature cycling), and open
circuit voltage (OCV). Key aging tests include C-rate testing
at varying temperatures, calendar aging, and self-discharge
measurement. Testing environments comply with global
standards. Overall, the results provide valuable insights into
long-term durability, enabling manufacturers to validate the re-
liability of batteries for electric vehicles and renewable energy
applications.
Impact on the Indian Market
AVL India’s Battery Cell Testing Lab marks a pivotal step
toward strengthening India’s electric mobility ecosystem. By
providing local access to advanced testing facilities, the lab
reduces development costs and timelines, empowering Indian
OEMs and battery manufacturers to innovate faster and com-
pete on a global scale.
The lab’s capability to test a wide range of chemistries and
form factors supports next-gen battery innovation, such as
solid-state or sodium-ion cells, aligning with India’s push for
sustainable energy solutions. Moreover, the lab’s focus on
safety and durability ensures that batteries meet the rigorous
demands of India’s diverse applications, from two-wheelers to
grid storage systems.
The planned battery teardown area will further enhance the
lab’s value by enabling detailed failure analysis, which is crit-
ical for improving cell designs and recycling processes. This
aligns with India’s focus on sustainable battery recycling, as
highlighted in recent research initiatives.
Infrastructural
Highlights of the
Facility
• 200 m² testing space: provides ample
room for advanced testing setups, in-
cluding cell cyclers and thermal cham-
bers rated for EUCAR 5 safety, ensuring
safe and efficient operations.
• 60 m² battery teardown area: dedi-
cated space for post-test analysis and
post-mortem diagnosis, enabling de-
tailed insights into cell degradation and
failure modes.
• Cell cyclers: 600 A 8-channel cycler
with capabilities up to 1,200 A, plus 75 A
72-channel cycler up to 300 A, support-
ing high-throughput testing for various
cell types and applications.
• Climatic chambers: operate at tempera-
tures between -40°C and 180°C with
test space dimensions of 1,100mm (W)
x 950mm (D) x 950mm (H), ideal for
simulating India’s extreme environmental
conditions.
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