How testing can prevent costly EV recalls

Testing and type approval are central building blocks of automotive component and vehicle development.

In many cases, independent testing laboratories support their customers through the entire development process until commercialization of the vehicles.

For batteries and electric vehicles, testing is essential in the development process, as functionality and safety of the components and the entire vehicle can be evaluated by internal processes and verified by third parties.

The EU prescribes a series of mandatory tests for type approval.