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e-Book: Driving Safety Throughout the EV Battery Supply Chain

Unlock insights and guidelines to prove your battery technology is safe throughout the supply chain from manufacturing to application.

The future of EV battery safety

Electric vehicles (EVs) have already revolutionized the automotive industry, and this will continue as technology improves. However, significant safety challenges remain and must be overcome with safer battery designs and improved safety-centered processes across the supply chain. At UL Solutions, we are committed to supporting safer EV battery technology for the future.

Challenges facing the EV industry

The high energy density of lithium-ion batteries means that even a small manufacturing flaw can lead to a catastrophic failure. Categories that have experienced failures and safety issues, causing concern for some consumers, span four main categories:

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Fire

  • Fire
  • Explosion
  • Thermal burn
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Electrical

  • Electric shock
  • Arcing
  • Electrical burn
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Mechanical

  • Sharp edges
  • Moving parts
  • Falling risk
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Chemical

  • Corrosive liquid
  • Toxic Gas/vapor
  • Oxidizer

Safety from the start with UL Solutions

EV battery safety, reliability and performance are essential to the future of the automotive industry. UL Solutions remains committed to supporting EV battery OEMs, automotive manufacturers and materials suppliers with comprehensive, end-to-end testing services that help mitigate safety and compliance risks, improve dependability and drive confidence in the value of your products.

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Driving Safety Throughout the EV Battery Supply Chain

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EV Battery Abuse, Fire, Thermal and Performance Testing and Validation Services

Demonstrate performance and reliability to differentiate your products in a competitive market.

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Electric Vehicle Battery Services

Drive confidence in electric vehicle battery safety, reliability and performance by partnering with UL Solutions as your preferred testing services provider.

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EV Battery Testing for Compliance with Regulatory Requirements and Standards

Demonstrate compliance with UN/DOT 38.3, Automotive OEM standards and global market access requirements.

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Download our e-book, “Driving Safety Throughout the EV Battery Supply Chain,” to learn more about battery safety efforts and how UL Solutions can help.