Intertek Global Electric Vehicle Centre of Excellence

A unique facility designed to push the limits of electrified powertrain systems testing, combining world-class equipment and expertise in one location.

Located in the heart of Milton Keynes, UK, Intertek’s multi award-winning state-of-the-art Global Electric Vehicle Centre of Excellence enables electric propulsion system manufacturers to test their products to the pinnacle of EV testing capabilities. Connected with Intertek’s wider Transportation Technologies network, our Davy Avenue facility specialises in electric propulsion testing, from eMachines and eAxles to transmissions, high-voltage systems, and environmental validation.

Our EV Testing Centre of Excellence supports a broad customer base, including global OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, innovative EV start-ups, luxury and supercar manufacturers. To meet their diverse requirements, our facilities include:

Machine test cells (up to 27,000 rpm / 500 kW)
2WD & 4WD eAxle rigs (up to 1.2 MW)
Transmission testing, including hybrid systems
High-voltage functional test bed
Environmental chambers for thermal shock, humidity, salt, dust, and more.

Together, this makes our Milton Keynes site the largest independent EV powertrain test centre in the UK, supporting increasing demand for fast, expert testing services and rapid results. Combined with our 24/7 year-round operation and rapid reconfiguration quick-change pallet system, our teams of in-house engineers deliver flexible solutions that help you bring products to market faster.