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2025-12-18 Testing + Certification

Testing and Certification of Batteries at VDE

VDE tests and certifies your cells, batteries, modules and battery packs in accordance with current regulations and standards – and, if required, awards recognized test seals for global market access. In our state-of-the-art laboratories, experienced VDE engineers will guide you through the entire development process: from the initial technology analysis to cell selection, mechanical and electrical testing, production launch, and regular quality controls.

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Why choose VDE for your battery certification?

  • Our ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories offer state-of-the-art equipment for performance, safety, and abuse testing.
  • Using high-precision measurement technology and powerful climate, shock, and vibration systems, we test your battery under realistic and extreme conditions.
  • Whether thermal shock, IP or EMC testing, nail penetration, or crush simulation – we cover the entire spectrum.
  • More than 20 climate chambers and specialized abuse chambers ensure maximum test depth and reliability.

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Our services and your benefit

We certify batteries for numerous applications – from tools and household appliances to medical technology, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems. We test your battery for compliance with EMC, RED, cyber security, IP protection, corrosion resistance, and all relevant requirements of the Battery Directive 2006/66/EC – including evaluation of all components.

We provide you with reliable support in meeting the market access requirements of your target markets. With globally recognized CB certifications and VDE's test mark, we enable you to gain rapid market access. Our test reports and certificates from our own VDE certification body ensure safety, transparency, and trust worldwide.

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Our range of services in detail

  • Performance and power tests on cells, modules, and battery systems
  • Cyclical/calendar lifetime tests
  • Vibration tests with climate superposition and electrical operation
  • Electrical and mechanical abuse testing
  • Verification of the functional safety of battery management systems (BMS)
  • Fulfillment of customer-specific test requirements
  • Certification and standards-based testing
  • Safety tests (electrical, thermal, mechanical)
  • Transport safety (e.g. UN 38.3 transport test)
  • Product safety
  • Altitude simulation/negative pressure
  • Environmental simulation tests (e.g. in accordance with DIN EN 60068 series)
  • Ingress Protection (IP)
  • EMC
  • RED
  • Cyber security
  • Chemical analyses and carbon footprint


VDE's battery and environmental testing center

The experts at the VDE extensively test batteries
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Electrical, mechanical, climatic tests, and environmental simulation

Strict requirements for battery safety and reliability apply worldwide. In our modern laboratories in Germany and China – with over 3,000 m² of testing space – we carry out extensive tests in accordance with UN 38.3, IEC 62133, IEC 62619, and many other international standards. Our dedicated engineers also accompany tests directly at the manufacturer's premises if required.




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