Carsurin and NBRI Launch the Most Comprehensive EV Battery Testing Laboratory in Indonesia

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Jakarta, Indonesia – PT Carsurin Tbk (Carsurin) and the National Battery Research Institute (NBRI) inaugurated the most comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) battery testing facility in Indonesia at the opening of the International Battery Summit (IBS) 2024 held in Jakarta, Monday, July 29.

The event was opened by the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Panjaitan, and the Chief of Presidential Staff of the Republic of Indonesia, Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) General Moeldoko.

IBS 2024 raised strategic issues in every link of the EV battery supply chain and discussed solutions from within and outside the country.

Carsurin and NBRI announced a Strategic Alliance Agreement in February 2024 that not only marks a step towards achieving Indonesia's vision to become a global EV battery production center but also represents a model of collaboration between the private sector and research institutions in driving innovation and sustainability.

The cooperation agreement between the two parties establishes an operational framework to develop and implement the most advanced and comprehensive EV battery testing facility in Indonesia.

This initiative is an important milestone in Indonesia's efforts towards sustainable mobility and technological leadership in the electric vehicle sector that meets the highest safety, performance, and environmental compliance standards.

"The construction of an electric vehicle battery testing facility is an important step in our journey towards a greener and more sustainable future for Indonesia. The joint laboratory facility with NBRI represents Carsurin's dedication to excellence, innovation, and commitment to the welfare of our environment," said PT Carsurin Tbk CEO Sheila Tiwan in her statement, Tuesday, July 30.

The comprehensive testing services that Carsurin and NBRI bring to the market will help realize the mission of reducing carbon emissions and increasing national energy security while positioning Indonesia as a key player in the global EV ecosystem.

The EV battery testing facility will provide a full range of laboratory testing services for EV battery packs under various scenarios and conditions in accordance with the relevant global standard, UN 136. This includes drop tests, mechanical shock, vibration, overcharge protection, overdischarge protection, thermal shock, and thermal cycle, overtemperature protection, external short circuit protection, and fire resistance.

The initial phase of EV battery testing will prioritize two-wheeled and three-wheeled transportation modes in line with the rapid growth of the EV market in Indonesia.