Electric bikes and scooters are becoming more and more popular. Therefore, for light electric vehicles (LEVs for short) to be successful in the market, the batteries used must perform well and be safe. Whether rechargeable batteries or lithium-ion batteries are used, products must be inspected and approved according to BATSO (Battery Safety Organization) norms, which are new international norms for battery safety.
As a test seal, BATSO indicates that a battery has been tested and complies with the requirements of one or more of the BATSO test guidelines. BATSO's aim is to improve the safety of existing and new battery technologies. The test methods described in this guide provide a fast and economical way of battery testing. The BATSO seal of test helps all parties in the light electric vehicle space find and use safer batteries.
The BATSO 01 guide describes test methods and requirements for secondary lithium batteries used in light electric vehicles. It also includes shipping security. The performance and functional characteristics of the batteries are not covered.
Essentially, this guide offers two testing options:
Environmental aspects related to the manufacture and use of batteries will be considered in future versions of this guide.
BATSO 01 manual does not apply to these batteries:
Under the BATSO 01 guideline, test elements have been selected to simulate conditions likely to occur during transportation of batteries, insertion of batteries, or operation of a light electric vehicle. These cover normal operating, rough handling and possible misuse or negligent use.
For the purposes of this guide,
The use and associated risks of lightweight electric vehicles lie somewhere between battery-powered portable applications and car-sized electric vehicles. Most of the test items are not new, the content of this guide is based on various documents and has been edited accordingly. One or more tests may be required when the battery is installed in the vehicle.
Some of the tests described may be dangerous to those who are doing them. All appropriate precautions should be taken to protect personnel and the affected environment from potential chemical, fire or explosion hazards.
Protection devices and electronic circuits are evaluated as:
Among the numerous test, measurement, analysis and evaluation studies given to businesses by our organization, there are also testing services within the framework of the BATSO 01 guide.
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