Case Study: Automotive

High-Voltage EV Battery Management Harness500,000 Units Delivered

How WellPCB partnered with a leading electric vehicle manufacturer to deliver mission-critical battery management harnesses with industry-leading quality and on-time delivery.

Client Background

Industry: Electric Vehicle Manufacturing

Client: Leading EV Manufacturer (Under NDA)

A Fortune 500 automotive company developing next-generation electric vehicles needed a reliable supplier for their high-voltage battery management system harnesses. The harnesses required IATF 16949 certification, exceptional quality standards, and the capacity to scale to 500,000+ units annually.

The Challenge

High Voltage

1000V DC battery management system

Extreme Temperature

Operating range -40°C to +150°C

High Volume

500,000 units annual production

Zero Defects

Automotive PPAP Level 3 required

Our Solution

Custom PTFE Insulation

Selected high-temperature PTFE insulation rated for -65°C to +200°C, exceeding the operating requirements with a significant safety margin.

Overmolded Connectors

Designed custom overmolded connector boots providing IP67 sealing and superior strain relief for vibration resistance.

100% Hi-Pot Testing

Implemented 3000V dielectric testing on every unit, ensuring complete insulation integrity for high-voltage safety.

The Results

99.8%
First Pass Yield
7 Days
Prototype Delivery
0
Field Failures
30%
Cost Savings

Project Timeline

RFQ & Design Review
1 week
DFM Analysis
3 days
Prototype Development
7 days
Customer Validation
2 weeks
PPAP Documentation
1 week
Production Ramp-up
3 weeks
Full Production
Ongoing

"WellPCB exceeded our expectations on every metric. Their engineering team identified cost-saving opportunities during DFM review, and their quality has been flawless through 500,000+ units. They're now our preferred supplier for all high-voltage wire harness projects."

David Chen
Procurement Director, Leading EV Manufacturer

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