BANGKOK, Oct 23 — Thailand plans to impose mandatory safety standards on electric vehicle (EV) batteries covering their manufacture, import and sale, the government said today, as the country seeks to build confidence in its growing EV industry, Xinhua reported.
The standard applies to non-lead-acid rechargeable batteries in battery-electric passenger and goods vehicles with at least four wheels. It requires protection against overcharging, overheating and short circuits, said deputy government spokesperson Lalida Periswiwatana.
Under a draft ministerial regulation, manufacturers and importers would need licences under Thailand’s Industrial Product Standards Act, while retailers would only sell products that are licensed and meet the standard.
