Automotive Campus 59 5708 JZ Helmond The Netherlands
Cell testing forms the foundation for understanding the characteristics and performance of the final battery pack. We test cells in all formats—cylindrical, prismatic, and pouch—using either a provided cell holder or a custom-designed fixture created in-house.
Capabilities

At VDL ETS we perform a wide range of advanced cell tests to accurately characterize the electrochemical behavior, performance, and lifetime of individual battery cells.
Performance Testing
Performance tests determine the core capabilities of a battery cell under controlled and standardized conditions. These tests provide insight into:

Lifecycle & Aging Testing
Lifecycle testing quantifies cell degradation over hundreds to thousands of charge–discharge cycles.
We examine:
Environmental Testing
Battery cells are exposed to a wide variety of operating conditions throughout their lifecycle.
In our environmental chambers, we simulate scenarios such as:
These tests allow us to evaluate cell performance and reliability outside ideal laboratory environments.
Specialized Testing
In addition to standardized protocols, we offer customized tests tailored to specific development or validation programs:
