ZF Group India Bags Multiple Orders For Automotive Testing Systems From Government Agencies

ZF Group India has secured three separate orders to supply automotive testing systems for battery, tyre and e-axle testing, the company said on June 30, 2026. The orders come from three independent testing agencies operating under the National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project (NATRiP), the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and the Government of India.

ZF said this is the first time it has won orders from independent Indian government testing agencies across three separate testing disciplines. The company has previously supplied testing equipment mainly to private automotive manufacturers in India.

The orders for ZF come as India tightens its regulatory framework for vehicle safety, electric mobility and quality certification, driving demand for advanced testing infrastructure. The orders carry high local content under the "Make in India" programme, and ZF cited its global track record of testing over 100 million transmissions as part of its case for the contracts.

ZF Group India Battery Testing Systems

The battery test systems cover cells, modules and fully assembled packs, and include performance, endurance, environmental and mechanical abuse testing. The systems comply with UL, IEC, UN and IS standards, along with the automotive LV124 specification. ZF's systems also handle end-of-line production testing, allowing battery packs to be checked before leaving the factory.

Tyre Testing: TET.lab Platform

ZF's tyre testing order covers its TET.lab Tyre Efficiency Tester, which measures rolling resistance. ZF describes the platform as compliant with global rolling resistance regulations and says its hub design is built for repeatable measurements.

The platform supports optional dynamic slip and camber adjustment, tyre drive functionality and low-temperature testing. A single modular unit can test motorcycles, passenger cars, light trucks and heavy commercial vehicles.

The order comes as India moves toward mandatory tyre testing under the Bharat New Vehicle Safety Assessment Programme (BNVSAP), Quality Control Orders (QCOs) and the AIS 142 TPMS mandate, which will require real-time tyre pressure monitoring on new passenger vehicles.

Powertrain And E-Axle Testing

The third order covers ZF's modular e-mobility test bench, built around a drive bearing module paired with a customisable receiving module for the component under test. The same platform can test conventional transmissions and electric drivetrains, including e-axles.

Configurations include fixed, inclinable and swivelling setups, for single or multi-machine operation, with frequency converters and automation built in.

Akash Passey, President of ZF Group India, said: "Testing agencies are the final arbiters of vehicle safety, the bodies whose certification regulators and the public trust. Being chosen across three independent and Government agencies, for three distinct testing disciplines, is a powerful validation of ZF's accuracy, reliability, and deep understanding of India's regulatory and testing landscape. ZF Group is proud to provide the technical foundation that makes world-class automotive safety infrastructure possible in India, not just for our OEM customers but also for Government and independent testing agencies."

Thomas Trebitsch, Vice President of ZF Test Systems and Testing, said: "Over the past years we have been focusing on the tyre industry in India and introducing our complete product portfolio to India. As the market develops rapidly towards regulations and safety, there is a strong need for robust and world-class testing technology. ZF brings its global competence and a deep understanding of the Indian auto industry to address its specific needs".