EV & Battery Research Laboratories
A membership pathway for laboratories and research institutes working on electrified powertrains, battery systems, and supporting technologies to collaborate through IAF technical committees and shared quality expectations under IAQC oversight.
Scope within Research Institutes & Laboratories
EV & Battery Research Laboratories within IAF’s Academic & Research membership (service_ bring together organisations conducting research, development, and applied validation related to battery cells, modules, packs, battery management systems, charging interfaces, and electrified powertrain integration.
Participation is membership-based and collaborative. Any IAF recognition or approval is considered only after membership and is subject to committee review with IAQC (International Automotive Quality Council) oversight.
What member laboratories typically contribute
Member laboratories support cross-industry alignment by sharing methods, evidence packages, and research outputs that can be reviewed in committees and used to strengthen consistency across projects and partners.
Electrification research programmes
Research planning and execution across cells, modules, packs, BMS, thermal management, power electronics, and charging ecosystems, with clear objectives and controlled study designs.
Documented methods and evidence
Test methods, research protocols, calibration/traceability statements where applicable, and structured reporting that supports repeatability and peer review in committee settings.
Quality-aligned laboratory practices
Practical alignment on data integrity, change control, sample handling, and result interpretation to help partners compare outcomes across projects and facilities.
Collaboration and committee participation
Engagement in IAF working groups to review proposals, share lessons learned, and contribute to consensus-based guidance that may inform future recognition pathways after review.
Membership outcomes and boundaries
Membership supports structured collaboration, clearer expectations for research documentation, and improved comparability of results across partner organisations. It also provides a route to present laboratory capabilities and research outputs for technical discussion within IAF committees.
IAF does not act as a regulator and does not grant automatic recognition. Where recognition or approval is sought, it is considered only after membership and proceeds through committee review with IAQC oversight, based on documented scope, evidence, and agreed evaluation criteria.
Connection to IAF governance and IAQC oversight
EV & Battery Research Laboratories participate through the Academic & Research membership service (service_. Technical matters are handled via relevant committees and working groups, and any recognition or approval decisions are subject to documented review steps and IAQC oversight to support consistency, transparency, and member accountability.
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