Electric vehicle battery testing presents unique challenges to OEMs, suppliers and contract test labs as it requires the integration of separate systems to apply multi-axial vibration, cycle current, simulate environmental conditions and ensure the safety of test equipment and personnel. This presentation will explore a fully integrated EV battery vibration test cell developed by Centro Tecnológico de Automoción de Galicia (CTAG) to provide OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers with a turnkey 6DOF MAST solution for validating Li-ion battery packs. An application case will be presented detailing an actual test of an EV traction battery performed in the integrated test cell.

• Testing requirements for validating performance and durability of Li-ion batteries
• Necessary components of an integrated EV battery vibration test cell
• Approaches for ensuring safety of test equipment and lab personnel
• Advantages of using 6DOF MAST systems for EV battery testing
• Variety of ways 6DOF MAST systems can support EV development