Approach
HORIBA MIRA worked in close collaboration with the OEM’s commercial and engineering teams to define the facility specification and delivery approach. Drawing on over 15 years of battery test and rig design experience, the team developed a modular facility concept incorporating:
- High-voltage battery cycling
- Environmental temperature control
- Large-scale vibration testing
To meet the compressed delivery schedule, HORIBA MIRA applied an agile programme structure with weekly engineering sprints and real-time issue resolution. A multidisciplinary team, including mechanical, software and systems engineers, ensured all elements were delivered in parallel for maximum efficiency.
Technologies from leading global suppliers (IMV and Bitrode) were integrated using HORIBA MIRA’s proprietary software platform to enable coordinated, autonomous testing.
Successes and benefits
The facility was delivered within a nine-month timeframe, from contract signature to first test, enabling the OEM to accelerate development and reduce reliance on overseas testing.Key benefits for the client included:
- Faster time-to-market: Development timelines for EV models were reduced
- Cost and carbon savings: Testing was localised, cutting shipping costs and CO₂ emissions
- Long-term value: The facility remains in use for ongoing programmes
- Improved decision-making: Real-time monitoring and diagnostics supported rapid engineering reviews
This collaborative agreement between HORIBA MIRA and the client has enabled us to bring state of the art battery testing facilities to market in an extremely accelerated timeframe. What’s been achieved in just 9 months is remarkable and showcases HORIBA MIRA’s ability to not only deliver superior test services, but also significant infrastructure projects. Working together in partnership with the client has allowed us to concentrate on a ‘customer first’ approach and build something that’s truly valuable to both businesses.
Robert Ripley, Commercial Manager – Business Development
HORIBA MIRA
