Autocraft EV Solutions, a player in EV battery testing, repair, and remanufacturing on a global scale, has initiated operations at its newly established facility in Arnhem, The Netherlands. This move aligns with the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance support for the automotive industry in optimizing the full potential of EV batteries in pursuit of net-zero objectives.
Against the backdrop of a surge in electric vehicle ownership and a subsequent rise in the need for EV battery repairs, the newly operational facility is poised to play a pivotal role in realizing the battery performance and sustainability objectives of major EV manufacturers in Continental Europe. Boasting a capacity to repair approximately 1,340 battery packs annually and enjoying robust road and sea transport links, the site has been strategically selected to mitigate the logistical and environmental challenges associated with the long-distance transportation of faulty batteries.
Autocraft EV Solutions, a division of Autocraft Solutions Group, leverages its cutting-edge REVIVE® testing and repair capability, positioning itself uniquely to conduct industrial-scale testing that identifies battery issues on a cellular level with unprecedented accuracy and speed. Notably, the facility has pioneered the first-ever industrialized EV battery repair process, equipped to execute safe and error-free repairs at scale. This capability is crucial in averting escalating warranty costs and safeguarding original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) from reputational risks linked to recurring failures. The technology has already demonstrated its efficacy at the company’s existing site in Grantham, UK, where thousands of successful EV battery repairs have been carried out on behalf of major OEMs.
The company’s highly targeted EV battery remanufacturing methodology addresses the root causes of decline by replacing underperforming modules with healthy ones, thereby restoring peak performance and maximizing longevity. This approach is positioned as an environmentally efficient alternative, significantly reducing the environmental impact compared to manufacturing new packs or recycling faulty ones. It aligns with the automotive industry’s circularity goals.
As a pioneer and early entrant into the EV battery repair sector, Autocraft EV Solutions introduced its innovative REVIVE® Mobile EV Battery Service Centre to the new Arnhem site. The deployment followed a successful showcase at the REMATEC exhibition in The Netherlands, where the company was honored with the ‘Best Remanufacturing Innovation’ award. Housed within a 30ft ISO footprint expandable container, REVIVE® Mobile is equipped with advanced technologies, including Autocraft’s patented ARIA® (Augmented Reality Interactive Assembly) system, LiDAR controls, RFID tools, and safety systems. This comprehensive suite of technologies ensures precise process control for optimal repair outcomes and operative safety.
The company’s pioneering technology enables the swift implementation of an interim repair service at strategic locations through REVIVE® Mobile, before establishing a permanent presence with its fixed REVIVE® Workshop. This approach is set to be replicated as Autocraft EV Solutions looks to expand its global footprint.
Mike Hague-Morgan, Executive Director of Autocraft Solutions Group, remarked, “The launch of our EV repair centre in Arnhem is a significant milestone in our global strategy, allowing us to bring our safe and sustainable EV testing, repair and remanufacturing expertise to strategic locations where there is the greatest demand. The success of the transition to electric is heavily dependent on finding sustainable ways to improve EV battery reliability at minimal cost to the environment. Through our world-class EV testing, repair and remanufacturing expertise, we are working ever more closely with European OEMs to help them achieve their performance and circularity goals. Our new Arnhem facility is the next step in our very exciting growth story, and we look forward to continuing to expand our presence across Europe and beyond.”
