VDA 355 Battery Pack Design: Series & Parallel Guide
How many VDA 355 modules for a 400 V or 800 V pack? Worked calculations for 1P4S, 2P6S and 3P4S modules, with voltage window and parallel string guidance.
Read articleVDA 355 Blog
Articles on lithium battery technology, cell formats and the regulations that apply to them.
18 articles
2026
VDA 355 Module Applications Beyond the Passenger Car
VDA 355 modules in electric boats, AGVs, industrial vehicles and machinery: why the automotive format works and what integrators must adapt. Technical guide.
Read articleVDA 355 Module Datasheet: Key Figures Explained
How to read a VDA 355 module datasheet: voltage window, capacity, C-rate, cycle life at 80% DoD, energy density and certifications explained for buyers.
Read articleVDA 355 Module Integration: Mounting, Swelling & Busbars
How to integrate a VDA 355 module mechanically: mounting, end-plate compression, cell swelling, busbar connections and creepage distances for pack builders.
Read articleLFP vs NMC in a VDA 355 Module: Chemistry Compared
LFP vs NMC VDA 355 module: compare energy density, cycle life, thermal stability and cost per kWh to select the right chemistry for your pack design.
Read articleVDA 355 Module Dimensions and Specifications Explained
VDA 355 module dimensions are approximately 355 × 151 × 108 mm. Learn what the format standardises, common cell configurations, and how voltage and energy vary.
Read articleVDA 355 Module Energy Storage: Automotive to Stationary
VDA 355 module energy storage: what changes in stationary use — cycle profile, cooling, BMS and IEC 62619 compliance.
Read articleVDA 355 vs MEB 590: Which Battery Module Format Fits Your Pack?
VDA 355 vs MEB 590: dimensions, configurations, energy content and application fit, compared for pack integrators.
Read article2024
Navigating the Expansion of the Lithium Battery Market
Growth in the lithium battery market driven by EVs and storage, and the role of standards such as VDA 355 and MEB 590 in meeting demand.
Read articleInnovative Battery Technology Insights
AI-driven battery research, including a composition needing 70% less lithium, and what such developments mean for cell and module buyers.
Read articleIntroducing the MEB 590: A Leap Forward in Battery Technology
The MEB 590 module: 6.66 kWh, NCM 113.5 Ah in an 8S format, and what that means for pack assembly in electric vehicles.
Read article2023
Understanding EU Regulations for Lithium Batteries
The EU framework for lithium batteries, from the Battery Directive to safety standards, and what compliance means for manufacturers.
Read articleWhat is a lithium battery?
A plain explanation of lithium batteries: the main types, their benefits and drawbacks, and how they compare with other battery technologies.
Read articleWhat is a solid-state battery and why is it the future?
Solid-state batteries replace the liquid electrolyte with a solid one. What that changes for safety, energy density and lifespan.
Read articleA Lithium Battery. What’s that, about?
What people mean by “a lithium battery”: the difference between primary lithium cells and rechargeable lithium-ion cells, and where each is used.
Read articleBenefits of LFP Batteries
LFP (LiFePO4) batteries explained: thermal stability, a long cycle life and deep discharge without cobalt — and where that matters.
Read articleLithium-Ion Batteries; Empowering the Future
How lithium-ion batteries work, where they came from, and what their strengths and safety limits are — from electronics to electric vehicles.
Read articleThe history of prismatic automotive battery cells
From Sanyo's first prismatic lithium-ion cell in 1995 to Panasonic and the VDA format: how prismatic cells reached the automotive mainstream.
Read articleNext step · both links open avantisenergy.eu
Building a pack on VDA 355?
Avantis Energy supplies prismatic LFP and NMC cells and complete VDA-format modules, so you integrate a proven module instead of validating your own. The catalogue lists 24 module types and 20 cell types.
Request a quote from Avantis EnergyTell us configuration, voltage and quantity. No account needed.
View the VDA module range