When cold weather sets in, batteries face significant constraints. Low temperatures directly affect their operation. They reduce range, limit available power and extend charging times. These effects particularly impact industrial applications, electromobility and energy storage solutions, where reliability remains a key criterion.
In recent weeks, the very low temperatures observed in France have brought these issues back to the forefront of industrial concerns. In this context, validating systems in harsh environments becomes essential. Battery behavior changes significantly at low temperatures, which can affect equipment safety and durability. Appropriate testing therefore helps anticipate these effects and secure developments.
At CRITT M2A, teams carry out climatic tests to assess the behavior of energy storage systems down to –40°C. These tests focus on cells and packs, as well as their integration in constrained environments. They make it possible to analyze thermal resistance, component robustness and the overall safety of the tested solutions.
Thanks to these tests, manufacturers can validate their technological choices before industrialization or market launch. The services offered by CRITT M2A are aimed in particular at projects related to electric vehicles, embedded systems and stationary energy storage applications. Testing equipment in harsh conditions helps ensure consistent performance throughout the entire product lifecycle.
Finally, CRITT M2A supports project leaders at every stage. Teams are involved from the definition of test protocols, then carry out the tests and analyze the results. This comprehensive approach provides technical solutions tailored to industrial and regulatory requirements, while contributing to the continuous improvement of the solutions developed.
