New EV safety and performance standards, IS 18590: 2024 and IS 18606: 2024, are introduced by BIS. These specificatios concentrate on battery and engine systems for various car classes.
Two new rules have been introduced by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to improve the safety of electric vehicles in various categories. The important parts of electric automobiles, buses, and trucks are the special focus of these standards, IS 18590: 2024 and IS 18606: 2024, with a particular emphasis on powertrain parts including motors and transmissions.
Two-wheelers go under category L, whilst four-wheelers and freight trucks fall under categories M and N. As EV sales in India rise, these steps guarantee that they fulfill strict safety and performance standards.
The Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution of the Government of India oversees the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), which works to strengthen the safety requirements for electric vehicles (EVs) by enacting new rules. These standards concentrate on battery safety and important powertrain components. They are designed to provide strict safety regulations for all types of electric vehicles (EVs), such as cars, buses, lorries, rickshaws, and e-carts. After IS 18590: 2024 and IS 18606: 2024 were released, BIS is now in charge of 30 local standards for EVs and their accessories, including charging systems.
The most recent update, IS 18294: 2023, specifically addresses e-rickshaws and e-karts and lays out extensive safety regulations to protect both drivers and passengers. These requirements, which place a strong emphasis on performance as well as the security and dependability of their power sources, are essential as EVs continue to gain appeal outside traditional cars.
As the National Standards Body of India, BIS plays a pivotal role in developing and endorsing standards that improve the caliber of goods and services provided by different businesses. BIS contributes to the development of a safer and more dependable electric vehicle market in India by making it easier for EVs to meet these strict criteria. This is in line with larger initiatives to boost innovative and environmentally friendly transportation options across the country.
