Automotive batteries

Testing, Homologation and Development

CSI Automotive is your trusted partner for the development, testing, and homologation of traction batteries, operating in compliance with the highest quality standards (ISO/IEC 17025). We work with leading European and global manufacturers, supporting the entire product lifecycle - from design to final validation.

Reference Standards

Our tests comply with major international regulations:

  • UNECE R100 – Requirements for electric powertrain
  • UN 38.3 – Transport of dangerous goods
  • KMVSS Part 48 – Safety tests for traction batteries
  • GB 31467.3 – Safety and test methods for Li-ion batteries
  • GB 38031 – Electric Vehicles Traction Battery Safety Requirements
  • FMVSS No. 305a – Electric powertrain integrity

Our Services

  • Full homologation according to ECE R100
  • UN 38.3 testing and self-certification
  • Tests according to KMVSS, GB 31467.3, and FMVSS
  • OEM-specific tests: vibration, thermal cycles, charge/discharge
  • Custom tests: thermal runaway, abuse, crash and bottom protection
  • Post-crash analysis, tear-down and reverse engineering
  • Design and prototyping of JIGs and custom test systems

Laboratories and Equipment

  • Climate chambers from -70°C to +180°C, explosion-proof
  • Vibration benches up to 100 kN
  • Test bench for Static Intrusion up to 100kN
  • Shock test sleds up to 50g
  • Outdoor crash facility (4–56 km/h)
  • Power supplies up to 500 kW, 1200 V, 2000 A
  • Advanced sensors, IR cameras, HIL systems

Integrated Expertise with BEOND

Thanks to the acquisition of Beond, CSI now offers a complete solution, integrating Beond’s advanced engineering and simulation expertise with CSI’s testing and certification services - covering the entire battery system lifecycle: design, development, validation, homologation, production, and industrialization:

  • Design and virtual simulation (1D/3D models, FEM, CFD)
  • Rapid prototyping of battery packs for automotive, motorsport, aviation, and rail
  • Advanced testing: thermal runaway, abuse tests, gas analysis
  • Benchmarking and reverse engineering
  • Development of advanced BMS with predictive control and telemetry

Why Choose CSI

  • End-to-end coverage: from concept to full validation
  • Certified labs and cutting-edge equipment
  • Global regulatory expertise
  • Tailored solutions for every need
 The CAE service of CSI provides a full support to customers during all the vehicle development phases, from the Concept to the Homogolation/Self-Certification. CSI, known internationally as Euro NCAP laboratory and as a competence hub, with high experienced know-how and skills in the automotive field, offers its experience in the management of turn-key projects with a team of professionals assigned to the project. The BU Conformity Assessment of CSI offers certification, inspection, testing and training services specific for the Automotive Sector. The training courses done by IMQ Group are a reference point in the training and continuing education of professionals and companies technical personeel for years. The cyber security in the automotive field impacts the protection of all the important elements in the vehicle from the treats to the IT safety: a cyber security assessment is required to analyse all the dangers and evaluate risks linked to the exposure to internet of the connected-car.