What are the new national standard electric vehicles that can store electricity

What are electric vehicle safety standards?

These standards define the safety requirements of parts, system and finished electric vehicle and electric bus. The main contents of the standards are geared to the UN GTR No.20 on electric vehicle safety and some requirements are stricter than international regulations.

Are electric vehicles safe in China?

China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has issued three national standards regarding safety requirements for electric vehicles and their batteries.

When will China's electric vehicles standards be implemented?

The standards, which have been approved by the State Administration of Market Supervision and Administration and the National Standardization Management Committee will be implemented from January 1, 2021. The three standards are the first compulsory national standards in the field of electric vehicles in China.

Do EVs need electrical safety standards?

If thermal runaway is detected, EVs must notify the occupants immediately. Other standards relating to electrical safety include more stringent requirements for preventing water ingress, ensuring proper insulation, and a requirement for battery monitoring. It is not only consumer EVs that these standards apply to, either.

What is the new standard for battery safety?

The new standard for battery safety also deals primarily with “thermal accidents”. Among other things, it specifies that the thermal passage of a cell for five minutes must not cause a fire or explosion of the vehicle. This should give the occupants sufficient time to leave the vehicle.

When does a battery swappable electric vehicle standard come into effect?

The standard, drafted by companies including Nio, Beijing Electric Vehicle Co Ltd, and Geely, will come into effect on Nov. 1 this year, specifying safety requirements, test methods, and inspection rules for battery swappable electric vehicles.