This standard is applicable to lead-acid batteries with a nominal voltage of 12 V, used primarily as a power source for starting and ignition of internal combustion engines, lighting and also for auxiliary equipment of internal combustion engine vehicles. These batteries are commonly called "Starter batteries".
This standard is not applicable to batteries for other purposes, for example the starting of railcar internal combustion engines.
BS EN 60095-2:1993 history
2008BS EN 50342-2:2007 Lead-acid starter batteries - Part 2: Dimensions of batteries and marking of terminals
1993BS EN 60095-2:1993 Lead-acid starter batteries - Dimensions of batteries and dimensions and marking of terminals