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BIS notifies performance standards for EV Batteries

Updated: Jun 25, 2022 08:44:11am
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BIS notifies performance standards for EV Batteries

New Delhi, June 25 (KNN) The Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) has issued performance standards for electric vehicle batteries considering real life scenarios to ensure safety. 

The National Standard Body of India, has published the standard IS 17855: 2022 for these battery packs and systems which is harmonized with ISO 12405-4: 2018.

This standard incorporates the test procedure for basic characteristic of performance, reliability and electrical functionality for the battery packs and system for either high power or high energy application. 

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It has also considered scenarios such as battery system is being shipped (stored), operating battery at low and high temperature etc., accordingly various tests are incorporated in this standard.

Safety and performance are two critical aspects of electronic devices. Requirement of Battery system for use as a power source for propulsion of vehicles are significantly different from battery used for consumer electronics or stationary use, said the body.

Further, keeping view on safety aspect of batteries for EV, BIS is in the process of publishing 2 more standard related to batteries for various passenger and goods carrying vehicles (L, M and N category).  (KNN Bureau)

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