Abstract:

With the objective of providing optimum performance & quality of the batteries and remove low quality products, with improved operational efficiency and longer operation life for the battery, Bureau of Energy Efficiency is launching star labelling program for batteries. The performance of batteries is based on Specific Energy (Wh / kg). Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) was designated as a Central Nodal Agency for implementing the provisions “Charging infrastructure for Electric Vehicle-Guidelines and standards” issued
by the Ministry of Power in December 2018. Thereafter BEE was directed by the Ministry of Power to develop and prescribe Standard & Labelling program for Advance Chemistry Cells and Batteries. Batteries typically form 30-40% of the overall cost of an Electric Vehicle and as more and more users embrace Electric Vehicles, optimization of the energy performance, safety and quality of Lithium-Ion traction batteries widely used for propelling EVs becomes important more so for countries like India, experiencing hot climate for the majority of the year. The absence of a Regulation or Energy performance for EV traction batteries has emerged as a challenge for both the B2B and B2C businesses making an informed choice while purchasing Electric Vehicles or while swapping batteries at swapping stations.