EV Batteries
EV (Electric Vehicle) batteries, also known as traction batteries, are a crucial component of electric vehicles. These batteries store electrical energy and provide power to drive the electric motor, which propels the vehicle. Unlike traditional internal combustion engine vehicles that rely on gasoline or diesel, electric vehicles use battery packs to store and deliver electricity, making them more environmentally friendly and energy-efficient.
Scopes & Testing
EV Batteries
Testing of EV batteries is essential to ensure their safety, performance, and reliability in electric vehicles. Here are some common tests conducted on EV batteries:
- 1) Capacity Testing: Determines the battery's ability to store and deliver the specified amount of electrical energy.
- 2) Charge-Discharge Cycling: Evaluates the battery's performance over multiple charge and discharge cycles, simulating real-world driving conditions.
- 3) High-Rate Discharge Testing: Tests the battery's ability to deliver high currents required during acceleration and heavy load conditions.
- 4) Temperature Testing: Assesses the battery's performance and safety under extreme temperature conditions, including high temperatures during fast charging.
- 5) Safety and Abuse Testing: Evaluates the battery's response to overcharging, over-discharging, short circuits, and physical abuse to ensure it remains safe during its lifecycle.
- 6) End-of-Life Testing: Determines the battery's capacity and performance at the end of its usable life to assess its remaining useful life and recycling possibilities.
- 7) Environmental Testing: Ensures the battery meets safety and environmental regulations and evaluates its recyclability.
- 8) Thermal Management Testing: Evaluates the effectiveness of the battery's thermal management system in maintaining optimal operating temperatures.
The performance and reliability of EV batteries are critical to the success and widespread adoption of electric vehicles. Rigorous House of Testing helps manufacturers produce safe and efficient EV batteries that can withstand the demands of daily driving and support the transition to a sustainable and greener transportation future. House of Testing being an Independent certification body, validates the quality and safety of EV batteries across different manufacturers and ensure consumer confidence in electric vehicles.
PRODUCTS
- • Industry Specific
- • EV Battery ( Brand )
- • EV Battery ( Standard )
STANDARDS
- • IS 16893 ( Part 2 )
- • IS 16893 ( Part 3 )
- • IS 16046-1
- • IS 16046-2
- • IEC 62133-1
- • IEC 62133-2
- • UN38.3
- • IEC 60896
- • IS 16047
- • IS 16270
- • IEC 61000
TESTS
- • Charging / Discharging Test
- • Insulation Resistance Test
- • Continuous charging Test
- • Vibration Test
- • Moulded case stress at high ambient temperature Test
- • Temperature Cycling Test
- • Incorrect installation Test
- • Crushing Test
- • External short circuit Test
- • Free fall Test
- • Mechanical Shock Test
- • Thermal abuse Test
- • Low-pressure Test
- • Over-charging Test
- • Forced discharge Test
- • EMI EMC tests
