The demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the Indian market is steadily increasing.
Concurrently, the government is making significant efforts to reduce accidents. Two new standards have recently been introduced in this context.
This news will explain what these standards are and provide information released by the government about them.
New standards introduced
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced two new standards to enhance the safety of Electric Vehicles (EVs).
Named IS 18590: 2024 and IS 18606: 2024, these standards are aimed at ensuring safety for vehicles in categories L, M, and N.
Category L includes two-wheelers, category M includes four-wheelers, and category N includes goods-carrying vehicles.
The ministry gave this information
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has announced that the new standards focus on the essential components and powertrain of electric vehicles to meet strict safety requirements.
Additionally, there is a strong emphasis on ensuring the safety and performance of the battery.
So far so many standards have been issued
The government has issued 30 standards aimed at enhancing the safety of electric vehicles (EVs) in India.
These standards cover EV charging, capacity enhancement, transportation system improvements, EV system enhancements, and environmental improvements.
Focus on security
Various technologies are emerging in the market for electric vehicles, covering everything from batteries to motors.
It’s crucial that companies ensure the technology and quality used in these vehicles are completely safe for passengers, preventing incidents such as fires in electric vehicles.
