BS EN 50604-1:2016+A1:2021
Secondary lithium batteries for light EV (electric vehicle) applications - General safety requirements and test methods

Standard No.

BS EN 50604-1:2016+A1:2021

Release Date

2021

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)

Latest

BS EN 50604-1:2016+A1:2021

Scope

What is BS EN 50604 ‑ 1 about?    BS EN 50604 ‑ 1 specifies test procedures and provides acceptable safety requirements for voltage class A and voltage class B removable lithium-ion battery (packs and) systems, to be used as traction batteries of or for electrically propelled road vehicles.   BS EN 50604 ‑ 1 is related to the testing of the safety performance of battery packs and systems for their intended use for a vehicle.   Note 1: BS EN 50604 ‑ 1 also applies to built-in battery packs/systems in EVs.  Note 2: BS EN 50604 ‑ 1 does not apply to individual cells, non-removable battery systems, primary batteries (including lithium types), batteries covered by the ISO 12405- series.  Note 3: BS EN 50604 ‑ 1 is not intended to be applied for the evaluation of the safety of the battery packs/systems storage, vehicle production, repair, and maintenance services.  Who is BS EN 50604 ‑ 1 for?  BS EN 50604-1:2016+A1:2021 history

• 2021 BS EN 50604-1:2016+A1:2021 Secondary lithium batteries for light EV (electric vehicle) applications - General safety requirements and test methods
• 2016 BS EN 50604-1:2016 Secondary lithium batteries for light EV (electric vehicle) applications. General safety requirements and test methods