The Bureau of Indian standards published Test Specifications for Lithium-ion (Li-ion) Traction Battery Packs and Systems (Performance Testing) for Electric Vehicle.
The standard IS 17855:2022 for these battery packs and systems is harmonised with ISO 12405-4: 2018.
BIS is the National Standard Body of India working under Department of Consumer affairs of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution.
It was established by Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016
It is for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods.
It involves Certification, Hallmarking (Gold jewellery), Eco Mark (environmentally friendly products), Compulsory registration (for electronic items) and Laboratory services.