Table of traction battery certification in different country/region | ||||
Country/ region | Certification project | Standard | Certificate subject | Mandatory or not |
North America | cTUVus | UL 2580 | Battery and cell used in electric vehicle | NO |
UL 2271 | Battery used in light electric vehicle | NO | ||
China | Compulsory certification | GB 38031、GB/T 31484、GB/T 31486 | Cell/battery system used in electric vehicle | YES |
CQC certification | GB/T 36972 | Battery used in electric bicycle | NO | |
EU | ECE | UN ECE R100 | Traction battery used in vehicle of category M/N | YES |
UN ECE R136 | Traction battery used in vehicle of category L | YES | ||
TUV Mark | EN 50604-1 | Secondary lithium battery used in light electric vehicle | NO | |
IECEE | CB | IEC 62660-1/-2/-3 | Secondary lithium traction cell | NO |
Vietnam | VR | QCVN 76-2019 | Battery used in electric bicycle | YES |
QCVN 91-2019 | Battery used in electric motorbike | YES | ||
India | CMVR | AIS 156 Amd.3 | Traction battery used in vehicle of category L | YES |
AIS 038 Rev.2 Amd.3 | Traction battery used in vehicle of category M/N | YES | ||
IS | IS16893-2/-3 | Secondary lithium traction cell | YES | |
Korea | KC | KC 62133-：2020 | Lithium batteries used in personal mobility tools (electric skateboards, balance vehicles, etc.) with speeds below 25km/h | YES |
KMVSS | KMVSS Article 18-3 KMVSSTP 48KSR1024(Traction battery used in electric bus） | Traction lithium battery used in electric vehicle | YES | |
Taiwan | BSMI | CNS 15387、CNS 15424-1 or CNS 15424-2 | Lithium-ion battery used in electric motorbike/bicycle/auxiliary bicycle | YES |
UN ECE R100 | Traction battery system used in four-wheel vehicle | YES | ||
Malaysia | SIRIM | Applicable international standard | Traction battery used in electric road vehicle | NO |
Thailand | TISI | UN ECE R100 UN ECE R136 | Traction battery system | NO |
Transportation | Certification for Transport of Goods | UN38.3/DGR/IMDG code | battery pack/ electric vehicle | YES |
India Traction Battery Certification is a mandatory requirement under India’s Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR) for traction batteries used in road vehicles, construction machinery, and agricultural or forestry vehicles. Products within scope must be tested and certified by bodies recognized by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRT&H).
Through MCM’s support, manufacturers can obtain legal customs clearance and market access, reduce compliance risk, and ensure traction batteries meet Indian regulatory requirements. Certified test reports and approvals are a prerequisite for vehicle registration and commercial circulation in India.
North America Traction Battery Certification is a compliance puzzle comprised of mandatory regulations and voluntary safety standards. It primarily verifies battery safety in real-world scenarios through simulated abuse testing across three dimensions: electrical, mechanical, and environmental. This ensures that the battery does not catch fire, explode, or leak under fault, collision, or extreme conditions.
It aims to ensure that battery systems used for traction meet the safety, labeling, and performance requirements of the North American market (United States and Canada). Mainly used in four major application areas requiring battery power: road electric vehicles, light electric vehicles, industrial vehicles, and rail transportation.
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