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Battery Testing Services

You need your batteries to be safe, reliable, and compliant. Element's comprehensive Battery Testing Services give you the data and expertise to navigate complex regulations, accelerate time-to-market, and ensure performance in extreme conditions. As your end-to-end battery testing and certification partner with extensive capacity in the US, Asia and Europe, we help you gain a competitive edge by bringing better and safer battery products to market faster.

Why Element are global leaders in battery testing services

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The battery testing industry has grown exponentially with the proliferation of battery-powered devices across consumer electronics, medical, automotive, aerospace, commercial vehicles, and industrial sectors. As battery technologies advance and their applications diversify, testing requirements have become increasingly complex, demanding specialized expertise and sophisticated equipment to ensure safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. The stakes are particularly high as battery failures can lead to significant safety hazards, costly recalls, and brand reputation damage. 

Element is an industry-leader for testing and certification of battery technologies, with the largest battery testing capacity in the United States and extensive capabilities across Europe and Asia. While competitors typically specialize in specific industry verticals or testing types, our global network of purpose-built laboratories provides comprehensive services across all battery chemistries and applications. That means we can serve a variety of customers, ranging from OEMs to their Tier 1 and 2 suppliers, as well as startup manufacturers, delivering consistent quality, safety and reliability.  

Our extensive infrastructure includes over 3,000 cell test channels and hundreds of environmental chambers for testing everything from tiny coin cells to massive EV battery packs. Organizations of all sizes, including governments and municipalities, benefit from our engineering and advisory services. Our investment in cutting-edge equipment means we’re uniquely positioned to address the full spectrum of battery testing needs as the industry continues its rapid technological evolution. 

Services

Automotive Battery Testing

Automotive Battery Testing

Element provides expert automotive battery testing to meet global safety and compliance standards. We test Li-ion and Ni-MH batteries for durability, performance, and regulatory approval.

BATTERY TESTING LABORATORY

Battery Safety and Abuse Testing

Element delivers advanced battery safety and abuse testing for various chemistries and formats, helping identify risks, support certification, and meet global standards across diverse industries and applications.

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Battery Performance Testing & Competitive Benchmark Testing

Element's battery performance testing and competitive benchmark testing delivers accurate, real-world data on capacity, endurance, and discharge rates to help refine products, reduce risk, and support competitive market positioning.

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Battery Failure Analysis

Element's comprehensive cell and battery failure analysis identifies failure modes and the root cause of product failure, providing the insights you need to design superior products.

Lithium Battery

Lithium Battery Testing and Certification Services

Ensure safety, performance, and regulatory compliance with comprehensive lithium battery testing. Element's advanced laboratories can test lithium metal and lithium-ion batteries for any application, from medical devices to electric vehicles.

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RTCA DO-227 Non-Rechargeable Battery Testing

Element's aerospace battery test programs evaluate the fitness and durability of specialized batteries used in business and general aviation as well as EVTOL aircraft.

Medical Device Battery Testing

Battery Safety Testing for Medical Devices

Battery safety testing for medical devices, assessing performance, reliability, and compliance with international standards to support safe use in healthcare settings.

Your Challenges, Our Solutions

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Safety & performance demands

Your customers expect safe products, but batteries can pose real hazards. Element's comprehensive safety and abuse testing identifies potential issues before they reach consumers, protecting users and your brand reputation while meeting increasingly demanding expectations for battery performance and reliability.
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Time-to-market pressures

When you need high-volume testing without delays, our unmatched capacity and expedient reporting ensures your project stays on schedule. Make quicker adjustments to product designs with real-time data access systems that let you monitor results as they develop.
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Insufficient testing capacity

With our cell testing capabilities ranging from 5V-150µA to 5V-450A and the ability to run multiple channels in parallel to handle over 1200A of current, we can manage your testing needs, regardless of volume.

Products and components we test

These are our most prevalent requests. Don't see what you're looking for? Contact us!

Rechargeable Batteries 

  • Lithium-Ion Batteries 
  • Nickel Batteries 
  • Lead Acid Batteries 

Non-Rechargeable Batteries 

  • Lithium Batteries 
  • Consumer Batteries (Alkaline) 

Battery Products 

  • AA, AAA, C & D Batteries 
  • Battery packs 
  • Chargers 
  • Coin & Button Cell Batteries 
  • MP3, Cell Phone & Laptop Batteries 
  • Pack controllers 
  • 9V & 12V Batteries 
  • Primary Battery Systems (Alkaline, Lithium) 
  • Secondary Battery Systems (Rechargeable, Lithium-Ion) 
  • Super Capacitors 

Novel Chemistries 

Element stays on the cutting edge of battery technology. Please contact us for additional information. 

Why Choose Element

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Single-source solution

Access all battery testing services you need from one partner, from initial R&D through certification-- for organizations of all sizes.

Largest US capacity

With over 3,000 cell test channels and high-capacity testing equipment, we can handle your testing needs regardless of volume.

Custom testing design

We develop usage-appropriate testing programs tailored specifically to your product application, simulating the exact conditions your products will face.

Real-time data access

Monitor your test progress as it happens with our real-time data systems, get help interpreting results, and receive expedient, detailed reports.

3,000+
cell test channels

Advanced testing infrastructure.

1200A
current capacity

Multiple channels run in parallel for powerful testing capability.

900V-1000A EV
capabilities

Specialized for testing large format electric vehicle battery packs.

100s
of environmental chambers

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Related Articles and Events

Global Regulatory Requirements for Portable Battery Packs

This webinar, hosted by Element battery testing experts, explores the diverse regulatory landscape governing small portable battery packs worldwide with detailed insights into safety-based compliance requirements across the globe.

Oct 25, 2024

Improving Batteries with Design Verification and Analysis

One of the most vital aspects of battery testing is determining how a battery functions during abuse conditions. In this webinar, battery testing expert Mike Pendleton explains how design verification and analysis can help ensure that battery designs are safe, functional, and optimized.

Jun 6, 2024

What is Battery Cell Validation and Why is it Important?

What is Battery Cell Validation and Why is it Important?

Feb 5, 2024

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