Mobility technology company for engineering, simulation and testing of drive systems and test equipment
AVL List GmbH
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About AVL
AVL List GmbH, headquartered in Graz, is one of the world's leading mobility technology companies for engineering, simulation and testing in the automotive industry as well as in the aviation, marine and energy sectors. Based on its own research, the company develops technologies and development tools for green, safe and sustainable mobility with a focus on electrification, software, artificial intelligence and automation. The portfolio covers vehicle and powertrain development from the concept phase through to series production, simulation and virtualization, test automation as well as testing and measurement technology for engines, batteries, e-motors, inverters and PEM fuel cells. In addition, AVL offers Testing-as-a-Service (AVL Test Factory), Simulation Software as a Service (AVL SIMcloud), cloud services, consulting, solutions for Software-Defined Vehicles as well as Big Data, cybersecurity and embedded systems. With 12,000 employees at more than 90 locations and over 45 tech and engineering centers worldwide, AVL generated revenue of 1.83 billion euros in 2025, of which 11% flowed into research and development.
- Site
- Graz
- Processes
- Engineering, simulation and testing of drive systems (powertrain development), Battery testing and emulation (AVL E-STORAGE BTE™), Ultra-High Precision Coulometry (UHPC) battery cell testing, Test beds and test facilities for engines (test engines, prototypes), PEM fuel cell system testing, Impedance spectroscopy for high-performance energy systems, Testing-as-a-Service (TaaS) at the AVL Test Factory, Simulation Software as a Service (SaaS) / simulation and virtualization
- Materials
- Lithium-Ion Batteries, Graphite Anode Material (Synthetic), Ultra-High Precision Coulometry (UHPC) Cell Testing, Hydrogen / PEM Fuel Cells, Test Engines & Prototypes
- Certificates
- ISO 9001
- Employees
- 12,000+
- Industries
- Automotive Industry (Passenger Cars, Commercial Vehicles, 2- and 3-Wheelers,, Aviation, Marine, Energy, Transport, Industry (Energy-Intensive Sectors)
- 01
Research & Development
- 02
Engineering & Vehicle Development
- 03
Simulation & Virtualization
- 04
Test System Development (Engines, Batteries, Fuel Cells)
- 05
Test Automation & Testing-as-a-Service
- 06
Software & Cloud Services
- 07
Customer Service & Training
Materials & Processes
Lithium-Ion Batteries
Test objects of the battery test and emulation systems AVL E-STORAGE BTE™ for high-performance e-vehicles.
Ultra-High Precision Coulometry (UHPC) Cell Testing
Distributed in the USA via AVL Test Systems, Inc. for high-precision evaluation of lithium-ion cells.
Hydrogen / PEM Fuel Cells
Testing of PEM fuel cell systems under controlled environmental conditions.
Test Engines & Prototypes
Development and production of test beds and test facilities for combustion and hybrid powertrains.
Systems & Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering, simulation and testing of drive systems (powertrain development)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Battery testing and emulation (AVL E-STORAGE BTE™)Testing | – | – | – | – | Lithium-Ion Batteries |
| Ultra-High Precision Coulometry (UHPC) battery cell testingTesting | – | – | – | – | Lithium-Ion Cells |
| Test beds and test facilities for engines (test engines, prototypes)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| PEM fuel cell system testingTesting | – | – | – | – | Hydrogen, PEM Fuel Cells |
| Impedance spectroscopy for high-performance energy systemsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Testing-as-a-Service (TaaS) at the AVL Test FactoryTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Simulation Software as a Service (SaaS) / simulation and virtualizationEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Consulting services for product development and mobility (AVL Consulting Services)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
4 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Test and Emulation System | AVL E-STORAGE BTE™ | – | – | – | – |
| Ultra-High Precision Coulometry (UHPC) Cycler | NOVONIX | – | – | – | – |
| Engine Test Beds / Testbeds | AVL | – | – | – | Graz, Austria |
| Fuel Cell System Test Laboratory | AVL | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
AVL ensures the measurement data quality and availability of test equipment across the entire product life cycle through customer services for testing and simulation solutions.
| Evidence | Graz |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 2026
Alexander Kraus appointed COO of the Instrumentation & Test Systems business unit; restructuring of financing successfully completed
- 2026
Lukas Walter appointed Chairman of the Management Board; Helmut List hands over the chairmanship of the Supervisory Board after 47 years
- 2025
AVL Tech Center Steyr officially opened
- 2025
Revenue of €1.83bn achieved, 11% invested in R&D
- 2023
Distribution agreement with NOVONIX for coulometry test equipment in the USA
- 2019
AVL supplies the new research facility IAAPS of the University of Bath
- 2017
Rimac Automobili relies on AVL battery test systems (E-STORAGE BTE)