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FAQS about Crash test of energy storage battery

What is a battery crash test for electric vehicles?

Crash tests simulate realistic accident scenarios to obtain substantiated information about the safety of the batteries when the vehicle body becomes deformed in an accident. The tests are performed in the dedicated crash test facility.

How are electric vehicle batteries tested?

To ensure that the battery is as safe as a conventional fuel tank, it is necessary to test electric vehicle batteries by modelling the actual conditions of a crash that may cause major deformation of the battery. The tests are conducted at our crash test facility, which utilizes impactors with variable mass and geometry.

What are the benefits of a battery crash test?

Only crash tests supply substantiated information on how batteries will respond in case of an accident and can deliver various benefits: Gain reliable insights about the safety performance of b atteries installed in vehicles with battery crash tests as the only valid source.

Why is it important to test rechargeable batteries?

As electric vehicles pose a potential threat to the safety of drivers and passengers through car accidents, testing rechargeable batteries is essential for automotive manufacturers and suppliers as well as battery OEMs.

Does TÜV SÜD offer car battery testing?

TÜV SÜD offers car battery testing in crash situations according to international standards. Battery crash tests also cover stress tests, like dynamic crash testing. Find out more here.

How are batteries tested?

Within the scope of these tests, the batteries are exposed to defined crash pulses or loads as required by the relevant standard, e.g. ECE-R 100. For this purpose, the battery is fastened to a sled, which generates the required shock during deceleration including elements of deformation.