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Traction Batteries & BMS

Temperature rise, insulation resistance, random vibration, solder joint failure analysis and thermal runaway verification for battery packs and BMS boards.

Traction batteries and BMS involve high voltage, high current and thermal management, so the test dimensions go beyond those of conventional electronic parts. Safety is the primary consideration.

Traction battery pack and BMS under test
Traction battery and BMS

Typical products

  • Traction battery pack
  • Battery management system (BMS)
  • Battery module
  • Energy storage system
  • Charging module
  • Battery connectors

Test scope by category

  • Safety-related: overcharge, over-discharge, short circuit, crush, thermal runaway propagation.
  • Electrical performance: insulation resistance, dielectric withstand, capacity and internal resistance.
  • EMC: conducted emission, radiated emission, immunity.
  • Environmental: high and low temperature, temperature cycling, damp heat, vibration and shock, ingress protection.
  • BMS software-related: functional safety verification, SOC estimation accuracy.

Common failure modes

  • BMS false alarms or spurious actions under strong interference.
  • Local heating from poor contact at high-voltage connectors.
  • Pack housing deformation or internal structure loosening after vibration.
  • Protection failure after thermal runaway.
  • BMS measurement accuracy drifting at low temperature.

Special requirements

  • High-voltage tests require a dedicated safety plan and emergency response procedure.
  • Some tests have their own safety standards; safety protection and monitoring must be configured accordingly.
  • BMS functional safety verification may involve the relevant ISO 26262 requirements.

Service notes

Our laboratory holds both CMA and CNAS accreditation, covers about 10,000 m2 and runs more than 500 sets of equipment. All testing is carried out in our own laboratories — nothing is subcontracted. Plant visits and on-site witnessed testing are welcome.

Scheduling follows the actual project pipeline. You can state your preferred lead time when you submit samples; we will confirm a feasible plan against current capacity and keep you updated at each milestone.

Test Matrix

Test items and typical conditions

Traction battery and BMS work splits into two tracks: the pack itself is judged on mechanical, environmental and safety performance, while the BMS is judged on measurement accuracy and function. In practice the two have to be scheduled together, because BMS failures often only surface under full-pack conditions.

Test dimension Typical items Common condition ranges Reference standard
Electrical Overvoltage, undervoltage, overcurrent, insulation resistance Per the system voltage platform and the customer specification Customer technical agreement
Environmental Temperature cycling, damp heat, salt mist, ingress protection Commonly IP67, per mounting location GB/T 4208
Mechanical Random vibration, mechanical shock Profile taken from the vehicle mounting location; pack inertia is high, so fixture capability must be confirmed ISO 16750
EMC Radiated emission, radiated immunity High-voltage systems need attention to the conduction paths on the HV harness CISPR 25
BMS function Voltage and temperature measurement accuracy, SOC estimation, balancing strategy Criteria per the customer technical agreement; must be verified under full-pack conditions Customer technical agreement

Conditions and limits above are typical ranges for reference. The actual test levels, sample quantity and acceptance criteria follow the mutually confirmed test plan and standard version. Source: the clauses of each referenced standard.

Have a testing requirement? Send us your product details

Tell us the product model and test requirements. Our engineers will map out the test plan, the applicable standards and the item combination, and provide a quotation reference. The more specific the request, the sharper the answer.

  • Free scoping of the test plan and standards
  • Pre-scan testing during R&D to cut rework cost
  • On-site visits and witnessed testing supported
  • Scheduling per project, with progress updates at each milestone

Received — we will contact you shortly and follow up with a test plan and quotation.

By submitting you agree to be contacted by phone or email. Scheduling follows the project’s actual availability and is subject to mutual confirmation.

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