M/579 AMD 1 - Batteries Amd1
Commission Implementing Decision amending Implementing Decision C(2021) 8614 as regards a standardisation request to the European Committee for Standardisation and the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation for performance, safety and sustainability requirements for batteries in support of Regulation (EU) 2023/... of the European Parliament and of the Council
This amendment to the Commission Implementing Decision C(2021) 8614 updates the standardisation request to CEN and CENELEC concerning performance, safety, and sustainability requirements for batteries. It supports the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2023/... of the European Parliament and Council, ensuring that harmonized standards align with regulatory provisions. The decision, referenced as M/579 AMD 1 and documented under CEN/BT C173/2024, aims to facilitate the development of technical standards to enhance battery quality, safety, and environmental impact within the EU market.
Purpose
The mandate M/579 AMD 1 aims to amend a previous implementing decision (C(2021) 8614) concerning a standardisation request. It focuses on updating the requirements for the performance, safety, and sustainability of batteries. These updates are intended to support a new Regulation (EU) 2023/... adopted by the European Parliament and the Council, strengthening regulatory alignment in the battery sector.
Standardisation request
The European Commission requests the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) and the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation (CENELEC) to revise and develop standards related to batteries. These standards should cover key aspects including:
- Battery performance criteria
- Safety requirements
- Sustainability measures
The request aims to ensure these standards align consistently with the objectives and provisions of the referenced EU Regulation.
Expected deliverables
The deliverables under mandate M/579 AMD 1 include:
- Updated and harmonised European standards on batteries’ performance metrics
- Safety standards that mitigate risks linked to battery use, handling, and disposal
- Sustainability criteria reflecting circular economy principles, environmental impact reduction, and resource efficiency
These deliverables are intended to facilitate uniform compliance with the EU Regulation and promote safer and more sustainable battery technologies across member states.
Context
This mandate serves as an amendment to the original standardisation request issued under Implementing Decision C(2021) 8614. It reflects the dynamic regulatory environment around batteries within the EU, driven by technological advances and increased focus on sustainability. The amendment aligns the standardisation efforts with the newly introduced Regulation (EU) 2023/... to ensure legal and technical coherence in the EU single market. The decision was adopted by the CEN/BT on resolution CEN/BT C173/2024.
This mandate covers the development of standards related to the performance, safety, and sustainability requirements for batteries. It supports the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2023/... by focusing on battery products used within the European market, aiming to ensure the alignment of battery technologies with defined regulatory criteria across relevant sectors.
General Information
The standard shall describe the necessary steps and conditions for the measurement of the parameters, which are relevant for rechargeable batteries with internal energy storage used for road vehicles. The parameters shall reflect current industry practice for the applications based on existing international standards. The standard shall consider the most appropriate metric based on application and the objective of the metric to enable comparison of electrical performance between different models/products on the market. It shall in particular take into account the following:
- rated capacity (in Ah);
- rated power (in W);
- internal resistance (in ꭥ);
- energy round trip efficiency (in %).
The measurement tests of the standard shall be relevant for batteries, battery packs, and battery modules intended for the following applications:
- motor vehicles, including M and N categories referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council with traction battery;
- L-category vehicles referred to in Article 2 of Regulation EU 168/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with traction battery of more than 25kg.
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The standard shall describe the necessary steps and conditions for the measurement of the parameters, which are relevant for rechargeable batteries with internal energy storage used for road vehicles. The parameters shall reflect current industry practice for the applications based on existing international standards. The standard shall consider the most appropriate metric based on application and the objective of the metric to enable comparison of electrical performance between different models/products on the market. It shall in particular take into account the following:
- rated capacity (in Ah);
- rated power (in W);
- internal resistance (in ꭥ);
- energy round trip efficiency (in %).
The measurement tests of the standard shall be relevant for batteries, battery packs, and battery modules intended for the following applications:
- motor vehicles, including M and N categories referred to in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council with traction battery;
- L-category vehicles referred to in Article 2 of Regulation EU 168/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council with traction battery of more than 25kg.
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This document describes steps, conditions and protocols for safe maintenance and repair to facilitate remanufacturing, re-use and preparation for repurposing of battery systems, battery packs and battery modules designed for EV applications for alkali-ion (Li-ion, Na-ion), Pb, NiMH and combined chemistries.
This document also includes an informative guidance on design and assembly techniques that facilitate the maintenance, repair, re-use and preparation for repurposing of EV battery systems, battery packs and battery modules (Annex B).
NOTE Individual cell is replaced when it is allowed and described by the EV battery systems, battery packs and battery modules manufacturer. In this case, battery modules manufacturer provides the necessary instructions for cell replacement.
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This document describes steps, conditions and protocols for safe maintenance and repair to facilitate remanufacturing, re-use and preparation for repurposing of battery systems, battery packs and battery modules designed for EV applications for alkali-ion (Li-ion, Na-ion), Pb, NiMH and combined chemistries.
This document also includes an informative guidance on design and assembly techniques that facilitate the maintenance, repair, re-use and preparation for repurposing of EV battery systems, battery packs and battery modules (Annex B).
NOTE Individual cell is replaced when it is allowed and described by the EV battery systems, battery packs and battery modules manufacturer. In this case, battery modules manufacturer provides the necessary instructions for cell replacement.
- Standard24 pagesEnglish languagee-Library read for1 day
Frequently Asked Questions
A European Standardization Mandate is a formal request from the European Commission to the European Standardization Organizations (CEN, CENELEC, and ETSI) to develop European standards (ENs) in support of EU legislation and policies. Mandates are issued under Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 and help ensure that products and services meet the essential requirements set out in EU directives and regulations.
M/579 AMD 1 is a European Standardization Mandate titled "Commission Implementing Decision amending Implementing Decision C(2021) 8614 as regards a standardisation request to the European Committee for Standardisation and the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation for performance, safety and sustainability requirements for batteries in support of Regulation (EU) 2023/... of the European Parliament and of the Council". Commission Implementing Decision amending Implementing Decision C(2021) 8614 as regards a standardisation request to the European Committee for Standardisation and the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation for performance, safety and sustainability requirements for batteries in support of Regulation (EU) 2023/... of the European Parliament and of the Council There are 4 standards developed under this mandate.
Standards developed in response to a mandate and cited in the Official Journal of the European Union become "harmonized standards". Products manufactured in compliance with harmonized standards benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation, facilitating CE marking and market access across the European Economic Area.