The requirements for a battery enclosure are comprehensive and constantly changing. Solvay has worked with global industry experts to develop a comprehensive understanding of the advantages and limitations of a composite battery enclosure. The requirements from Materials, Manufacturing and Design of a battery enclosure are entwined. Only when all three are considered and understood, can an optimized solution be proposed. Solvay will present a composite design that addresses all of the significant concerns for an automotive battery enclosure whilst providing market leading energy density and specific energy benefits.