
UL now offers ECE R100/R136 type approval services
Providing testing and certification programs for large batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs) to help foster safety.
With continued growth and innovation in the EV sector, OEMs, manufacturers and suppliers seek the support of knowledgeable and trusted third-party labs to help them enhance safety and performance, reduce development cycles and increase speed-to-market.
We offer comprehensive testing and certification services for EV battery technologies, including cells, modules, packs, BMS board stages and battery pack systems. Our capabilities span electrochemical properties, environmental, mechanical and electrical reliability and abuse of security to manage safety risks and quality, improve performance and demonstrate compliance for market access.
OEMs and industry stakeholders continue to evolve requirements and best practices to help mitigate the risk of fire and electrical hazards and enhance battery and system safety. Some of these requirements include:
The German federal motor transport authority, Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA), declared UL Solutions an official designated laboratory. The designation enables us to offer the Type Approval Service ECE R100/R136 tests covering:
E-mobility manufacturers must monitor the landscape carefully to stay abreast of technical developments and the changing regulatory environment. We combine extensive safety science and battery experience with deep regulatory compliance expertise to help customers manage safety and performance risks throughout the product life cycle.
Staying up to date on the latest trends and technology in the energy industry is key to designing and producing safe, reliable, energy-efficient and innovative products across the energy storage systems, e-mobility and DER industries.