Battery benchmarking is the practice of rigorously testing a battery cell or pack and comparing its performance metrics against established standards or competitor products. Key parameters, including capacity, energy density, energy efficiency, power output, cycle life, charge/discharge rates, and safety under various conditions, are measured to create a performance profile. By benchmarking, one can understand where a given battery technology stands relative to the state-of-the-art or specific application requirements. This process helps identify strengths to leverage and weaknesses to address, whether in the context of developing a new cell chemistry or selecting a battery or operating conditions for a particular device or vehicle.
NOVONIX specializes in high-precision battery benchmarking services at the cell level. Using advanced testing equipment (including UHPC systems and performance test rigs), NOVONIX can measure subtle differences in cell behavior that standard tests might miss. For example, NOVONIX’s benchmarking can detect minute efficiency losses or slight increases in electrochemical degradation, providing deeper insight into failure and end-of-life mechanisms. These detailed comparisons enable NOVONIX and its clients to optimize materials and cell designs by learning from top-performing cells. In essence, benchmarking not only positions a battery on the performance map but also illuminates paths for improvement and innovation.
