Advancing battery innovation from concept to commercialization
The University of Michigan Battery Lab is where battery ideas take shape. As an open-access, IP-neutral facility, we help industry, government, and academic users prototype, test, and scale energy storage technologies – with expert guidance every step of the way.
Spanning two complementary sites in Ann Arbor, the lab offers full-service cell and module fabrication, testing, and analysis for a wide range of formats and use cases:
Ellsworth Road Lab
Opened in 2025, our new 8,000 sq. ft. facility features a state-of-the-art dry room, pouch and cylindrical assembly lines, automated module and pack welding (Manz BLS-500), and expanded capacity for industry users.
Phoenix Memorial Lab
Our original, 9,000 square foot facility on North Campus has two independent dry rooms, coin, cylindrical, and pouch cell prototyping, abuse testing, and more than 500 channels of cycle testing.
Together, these facilities bridge the gap between laboratory research and commercial prototyping – helping users validate, scale, and iterate advanced battery technologies in real-world formats.
A highly-trained technical staff provides instrument training, process guidance, and project support, ensuring users can move innovations forward efficiently and securely.
The Battery Lab is part of the U-M Electric Vehicle Center in the College of Engineering.