A new generation of battery cycling and emulation platforms showcased at a major global tech show points to faster, safer, and more realistic electric vehicle validation without relying on full vehicle prototypes.
As electrification accelerates across mobility platforms, testing infrastructure is becoming just as critical as battery chemistry or power electronics. A high-power battery cycling and emulation system by Anritsu drew attention for addressing one of the biggest bottlenecks in electric vehicle development: realistic, high-precision evaluation under near-real operating conditions.
The system is designed to support both charge-discharge testing and full battery emulation at high voltage and large current levels. By simulating real battery behavior including voltage response, current flow, and internal resistance it enables engineers to test automotive batteries and powertrain components without depending on physical battery packs during early development stages. This significantly reduces development risk while improving safety and repeatability.
The key features are:
- High-voltage, high-current battery cycling and emulation
- Realistic battery behavior simulation without physical packs
- Power Hardware-in-the-Loop integration for EV testing
- Multi-standard charging and driving scenario reproduction
- High-precision power and motor performance measurement
A key highlight of the demonstration was its integration into a Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (Power HIL) environment. Power HIL extends conventional HIL simulation by introducing real power into a virtual vehicle model, allowing engineers to recreate driving and charging scenarios with a high degree of realism. The setup can emulate multiple charging standards and operating conditions, making it suitable for validating battery performance, durability, and charging compatibility well before road testing begins.
The exhibition also emphasized the growing role of precision power measurement in electrified systems. Advanced data acquisition and power analysis tools were used to demonstrate three-phase motor performance evaluation, highlighting how synchronized measurement of electrical and mechanical parameters can improve efficiency analysis and fault detection in EV drivetrains.
Together, these developments reflect a broader industry shift toward software-defined testing environments backed by real power hardware. As EV architectures become more complex and development cycles shorten, such integrated evaluation platforms are expected to play a central role in accelerating time-to-market while maintaining safety and compliance across global standards.
