What is an EV battery integrity pressure test kit?

Read on to find out about Laser Tools’ EV battery integrity pressure test kit.

Modern EVs rely on HV battery packs, typically mounted beneath the vehicle’s floor, which must remain fully sealed to protect them from environmental hazards, such as water ingress, road debris and temperature fluctuations. In vehicles, like the Hyundai Kona EV, Jaguar I-Pace, Kia Niro EV and Nissan Leaf, these batteries are integral to performance, safety and longevity. To ensure these sealed units maintain their structural integrity, manufacturers recommend conducting a pressure test, often referred to as an “integrity test”.

Laser Tools’ EV battery integrity pressure test kit (8467) has been specifically designed to facilitate this essential maintenance procedure for qualified technicians. The kit enables the user, following the manufacturer’s guidelines and instructions, to perform a precise and controlled pressure test on EV battery packs, ensuring that no leaks exist in the seals, particularly along the crucial large top seal surrounding the battery’s perimeter.

As well as a pressure gauge, the kit includes a pump, adaptors – for Hyundai Kona EV, Jaguar I-Pace, Kia Niro EV and Nissan Leaf – and sealing tape to ensure all battery breather and electrical connection ports are safely sealed during testing.