Amendments to EV battery testing standards: AIS-156 and AIS-038 (Rev 2) to be implemented in two phases w.e.f 1st Dec, 2022 and 31st March, 2023
To strengthen the safety parameters for the testing of the batteries used in Electric Vehicles, Amendment-2, which was effective from 01st October 2022, was issued to both the Automotive Industry Standards (AIS)-156 and AIS-038 (Rev 2). For the OEMs to be better equipped to comply /implement the provisions prescribed under the standards AIS-156 and AIS 038 (Rev 2), Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has decided to implement the Amendment 3 of the said AIS, as hosted on Ministry’s website, in two phases:
- Phase 1 w.e.f. 01st December 2022
- Phase 2 w.e.f. 31st March 2023
Following clauses shall be implemented in Phase 1 w.e.f. 01st December 2022
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AIS 038 (Rev 2)
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AIS 156
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Annexure IX-K – Clause 3
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6.1.2.1
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Annexure IX-K – Clause 4
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6.1.2.3
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Annexure IX-K – Clause 6
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6.1.3 except 6.1.3 (e) Earth Leakage detection
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Annexure IX-K – Clause 7
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Annexure IX-K – Clause 9
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Annexure IX-K – Clause 11
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Annexure 8K – Clause 3
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Annexure IX-K – Clause 12
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Annexure 8K – Clause 7
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Annexure IX-K – Clause 13
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Annexure 8K – Clause 8
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Annexure IX-K – Clause 14
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Annexure 8K – Clause 9
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Annexure IX-K – Clause 15
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Annexure 8K – Clause 10
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Following clauses shall be implemented in Phase 2 w.e.f. 31st March 2023
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AIS 156
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6.1.1
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6.1.2.2
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6.1.3 (e) Earth Leakage detection
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6.11
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Annexure 8K – Clause 1
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Annexure 8K – Clause 2
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Annexure 8K – Clause 4
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Annexure 8K – Clause 5
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Annexure 8K – Clause 6
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Annexure 8K – Clause 11
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AIS 038 (Rev 2)
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Annexure IX-K – Clause 1
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Annexure IX-K – Clause 2
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Annexure IX-K – Clause 5
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Annexure IX-K – Clause 8
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Annexure IX-K – Clause 10
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MJPS