scope:

This International Standard specifies test procedures and provides acceptable safety requirements for voltage class B lithium-ion battery packs and systems, to be used as traction batteries in electrically propelled road vehicles. Traction battery packs and systems used for two-wheel or three-wheel vehicles are not covered by this standard. This International Standard is related to the testing of safety performance of battery packs and systems for their intended use in a vehicle. This International Standard is not intended to be applied for the evaluation of the safety of battery packs and systems during transport, storage, vehicle production, repair and maintenance services.