EV Thermal Management Testing Solutions |

The electric vehicle (EV) industry is experiencing rapid growth, which in turn demands reliable and precise EV thermal management testing solutions. As EV components operate under extreme temperature conditions, accurate temperature control is vital for ensuring safety, optimizing performance, and achieving compliance with rigorous international automotive standards.
Ground Advance Instruments, with over 15 years of hands-on experience in the Taiwanese market for precision instruments (p. 4), partners with LAUDA to deliver customized, high-precision temperature control systems (p. 1).

 

Why EV Components Need Precise Thermal Testing

Electric vehicles generate significant heat during operation, especially during fast charging and high-power discharge cycles. Without effective thermal management and validation through testing, critical components risk failure, which can lead to a dangerous condition known as thermal runaway.

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Key reasons for robust thermal testing include:

• Battery Safety: Preventing thermal runaway, a critical concern in all EV designs. (p. 2)
  Performance Validation: Ensuring components operate reliably across wide temperature ranges, typically from -40°C to 140°C (p. 1). This covers all necessary soak tests and thermal shock tests. (p. 2)
  Quality & Yield Improvement: Identifying design defects early in the development cycle helps improve manufacturing efficiency.
  International Compliance: Meeting rigorous automotive standards such as IATF 16949 quality management requirements. (p. 4)

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EV Components Requiring Thermal Testing

LAUDA temperature control equipment supports testing across all major EV components, from battery management systems (BTMS) to power electronics (p. 2):
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LAUDA Temperature Control Solutions Overview

LAUDA offers a comprehensive range of process thermostats and chillers designed specifically for demanding automotive testing applications (p. 2).
 

Series                          Temperature Range    Application
Integral P                     -40°C to 140°C          Battery, motor, and power electronics testing
Integral XT                   -90°C to 320°C          Extreme environmental simulation & R&D
Ultracool / Variocool    -25°C to 80°C             Central cooling water supply
Flow Control Unit    —  Precision volume flow control (2-65 L/min)
The Integral series features a Vario pump which allows precise flow control, essential for both pressure-sensitive applications and those requiring high flow rates (p. 3).

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Key Advantages of Choosing LAUDA Solutions

LAUDA differentiates itself through advanced technology optimized for future EV testing demands.1. High-Precision & Reproducibility
Achieve highly reproducible results necessary for IATF 16949 compliance with temperature stability of ±0.1°C. Magnetically inductive flow measurement ensures exact coolant flow rates every time. (p. 3)
2. Real-World Condition Simulation
LAUDA equipment operates with actual automotive coolants (water/glycol mixtures), ensuring test results accurately reflect true vehicle performance.
3. Digital Connectivity & Industry 4.0
The LAUDA.LIVE platform provides location-independent remote monitoring and predictive maintenance capabilities, reducing costly downtime and supporting smart lab environments. (p. 3) For data acquisition, standard interfaces include Ethernet, USB, and external Pt100 inputs, compatible with common DAQ systems. (p. 2)