BIS formulates standard for EV batteries following spate of fire incidents

The standard was formulated considering real-life scenarios such as EV parked vehicle (battery is not used for an extended period of time), battery running at high and low temperatures

Following recurring incidents of fire in electric vehicles, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has for the first time formulated performance standards for batteries used in electric vehicles.

According to an official statement, the national body to frame standards for various products has published standard test specifications for lithium-ion traction battery packs and systems (performance testing) for electrically propelled road vehicles.

“The standard IS 17855:2022 for these battery packs and systems is harmonised with ISO 12405-4: 2018,” the statement said.

The BIS is in the process of publishing two more standards for batteries to be used in electric passenger and