Battery Fire and Abuse Testing

Intertek performs battery fire and abuse testing to ensure safety and proper performance

We are equipped to perform the following testing services:

• Fire Testing: Cell, Module, Full Battery Pack
• Drop: 30 Meter Drop Test (Full Battery Pack)
• Overcharge

Battery Fire and Abuse Testing Specifications

• FreedomCAR Electical Energy Storage System Abuse Test Manual for Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Applications
• U.S. Advanced Battery Consortium Electrochemical Storage System Abuse Test Procedure Manual (SAND99-0497)
• SAE J2464, Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicle Rechargeable Energy Storage System (RESS) Safety and Battery Abuse Testing
• Simulated Fire Tests for Cell and Battery Packs
• Effects of Large Hydrocarbon Pool Fires on Structural Members and Assembly per ASTM 1529