Decibels Lab

The Electric Vehicle Center of Excellence (EV CoE) at Medicaps University, Indore was successfully commissioned on 15th September 2026, in collaboration with Decibels Lab. Spread across approximately 2,500 sq. ft., this state-of-the-art facility marks a significant step toward strengthening industry-aligned education, hands-on learning, applied research, and advanced skill development in electric mobility.

Designed as a comprehensive EV engineering ecosystem, the EV CoE provides students, faculty, and researchers with integrated exposure across the electric vehicle development lifecycle, covering battery technologies, Battery Management Systems (BMS), EV powertrain systems, automotive communication, vehicle testing, charging infrastructure, and real-world vehicle applications.

The facility is equipped with a wide range of industry-relevant hardware, software, and testing platforms, including:

1. 2W Chassis Dynamometer
2. Advanced Motor Test Bench
3. Battery Pack Manufacturing Kit
4. Cell ACIR Testing Lab
5. Li-Ion Cell Testing Lab
6. Environmental Chamber
7. Battery Pack Testing Lab
8. Cell EIS Testing Lab
9. 4-Wheeler 2-Post Lift
10. Tata Nexon EV 4W – Learning Vehicle
11. Vehicle Slow Charging Unit
12. Vehicle Fast Charging Unit
13. 2-Wheeler Vehicle Ramp
14. Vehicle Battery Disassembly Ramp
15. Automotive CAN Communication Unit
16. EV Powertrain Demonstration Kit
17. Advanced Electric Vehicle Powertrain Bench
18. EV Powertrain Simulation Package
19. 2W Electric Test Vehicle with DAQ
20. BMS Software Package
21. Model-Based Single-Cell BMS Setup
22. Model-Based Multi-Cell BMS Setup

Together, these facilities enable learners to gain hands-on exposure to Li-ion cell and battery pack testing, cell characterization, thermal behavior, battery manufacturing, BMS algorithm development, powertrain testing, vehicle diagnostics, automotive communication, charging systems, and vehicle-level testing. The combination of physical test platforms, simulation tools, learning vehicles, and real-time data acquisition provides a practical environment for understanding EV systems from component level to complete vehicle applications.

The EV CoE also supports practical experimentation in battery performance evaluation, ACIR and EIS analysis, battery pack validation, environmental testing, motor performance testing, powertrain operation, regenerative braking, CAN communication, charging technologies, and vehicle dynamics. The integration of these systems allows students and researchers to work on academic projects, capstone projects, applied research, testing, and industry-oriented experimentation using real EV hardware and engineering workflows.

To ensure effective utilization of the infrastructure, Decibels Lab conducted a 6-day intensive hands-on training program for the faculty members and students of Medicaps University. The training covered equipment operation, experimental procedures, safety practices, testing methodologies, BMS development, powertrain systems, vehicle-level applications, and practical workflows across the EV CoE, enabling participants to confidently utilize the facility for teaching, projects, research, and skill development.

The Electric Vehicle Center of Excellence at Medicaps University provides a comprehensive platform for practical, application-driven EV education and research. By bringing together battery testing, BMS development, powertrain systems, vehicle testing, charging infrastructure, automotive communication, simulation, and real-world EV platforms under one facility, the CoE strengthens the institution’s capability to develop future-ready engineers and researchers with hands-on expertise and system-level understanding across the electric mobility ecosystem.

Through its collaboration with Decibels Lab, Medicaps University is building a strong foundation for EV innovation, industry-oriented skill development, applied research, and experiential learning, preparing students to contribute effectively to the rapidly evolving electric vehicle and sustainable mobility industry.