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This standard specifies test procedures for lithium-ion battery packs and systems, to be used in electrically propelled road vehicles. The specified test procedures enable the user of this standard to determine the essential characteristics on performance, reliability and abuse of lithium-ion battery packs and systems. The user is also supported to compare the test results achieved for different battery packs or systems. Therefore the objective of this standard is to specify standard test procedures for the basic characteristics on performance, reliability and abuse of lithium-ion battery packs and systems. This standard enables setting up a dedicated test plan for an individual battery pack or system subject to an agreement between customer and supplier. If required, the relevant test procedures and/or test conditions of lithium-ion battery packs and systems may be selected from the standard tests provided in this standard to configure a dedicated test plan. Part 2 specifies the tests for high energy battery packs and systems. NOTE 1 Typical applications for high energy battery packs and systems are BEV and PHEV. NOTE 2 Testing on cell level is specified in IEC 62660, Parts 1 and 2.