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Battery Testing Capabilities Expanded at Suwanee Laboratory

Consumer CompactElectrical and Electronics25. Mar 2025

Our battery testing laboratory in Suwanee, Georgia, USA, has expanded by 20%, increasing its capacity to certify batteries for light electric vehicles (LEVs) and energy storage systems (ESSs).

The expansion enables us to support manufacturers and developers of LEV and ESS modules/cellblocks for residential, commercial and industrial applications, with voltages up to 100V and currents up to 1200A.

Georgia is a growing hub for electric vehicle (EV) plants, battery gigafactories and research and development centers. Our Suwanee laboratory’s proximity to these facilities allows for faster sample shipments, quicker testing results, and lower logistics costs. Additionally, our location near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and major shipping routes ensures efficient testing processes.

Location: Suwanee, Georgia, USA
Established: 2011
Size: 3,400 sq ft

Products

Serving national and international clients, we offer comprehensive testing and certification services for a wide range of battery products:

  • Light electric vehicles (LEVs)
  • Energy storage systems (ESSs) for residential, commercial and industrial use:
    • Modules/cellblocks up to 100V, and
    • Current up to 1200A

Key services

We support manufacturers throughout the product life cycle, from development to reuse:

  • Residential/commercial energy storage testing and installation, with new/reconditioned batteries
  • Performance and reliability testing for batteries/modules used in ESS
  • Performance testing related to abuse of battery cell, module and pack
  • Thermal propagation and fire exposure testing for EV battery cell, module and pack
  • Performance and validation services
  • Testing to meet OEM specifications

We provide evaluations and certifications to:

  • UL 2271
  • UL 2272
  • UL 2849
  • UL 1973
  • UL 1974
  • UL 9540
  • UL 9540A
  • UL 1642/UL 2054
  • IEC 62619
  • NFPA 70
  • NFPA 79
  • NFPA 855

Accreditations:

The Suwanee battery laboratory holds A2LA and ISO/IEC 17025 accreditations.

With a dedicated, highly experienced team of industry experts, we are committed to providing trusted battery safety, performance and compliance testing. Whether you require IEC 62133-2, UL 1642, UN 38.3 or other key certifications, we have the expertise to help you achieve full regulatory compliance. In the end, it’s trusted because it’s tested.

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