Over 1,300 square meters, the facility covers all aspects of battery development - from prototype development to small series production. The application portfolio is wide-ranging - from e-bikes to electric trucks. The new Stuttgart site complements Mahle Powertrain's recently opened vehicle and battery development center in Northampton, UK.

"We are delighted to now be able to meet the growing demand from the automotive industry with an additional development center in Stuttgart and thus focus more strongly on our European customers," says Simon Reader, Managing Director of Mahle Powertrain.

The test and development center includes a fully equipped prototype workshop. A state-of-the-art dual-robot laser welding system enables engineers to process active high-voltage battery modules.

Low-voltage and high-voltage battery packs up to 1200 V and 2000 A or 550 kW can also be tested here. Two climate chambers, which can display temperatures from 40 to +90 °C, enable extensive battery ageing tests, including driving cycles under a wide range of climatic conditions. Safety is a top priority at the facility: self-extinguishing workbenches and sprinkler systems are designed to ensure the highest standards.mahle-powertrain.com