The recently released “Strictest Electric Vehicle Safety Standards” is set to have a significant impact on the new energy vehicle industry. As of July 1, 2025, the new national standard, titled “Safety Requirements for Power Battery Used in Electric Vehicles,” will be implemented. This standard modifies the current requirements for power batteries, emphasizing “no fire, no explosion,” which has led many to label it as the “strictest electric vehicle safety regulation to date.”
Compared to previous standards, the new requirements for power batteries raise several important questions. What are the core requirements of this new national standard? How will it be practically applied? The implementation of this standard will influence the future of vehicle manufacturers and their operational costs.
The new national standard introduces “seven core experimental evaluations and 17 performance tests”, which are more comprehensive than the previous 2020 version. The latest tests include battery cell impact tests, rapid cycle tests after safety evaluations, and thermal runaway experiments, all of which impose stricter safety requirements on power batteries.
The core requirements of the new national standard focus on ensuring the safety performance of batteries under various conditions, including collision, extrusion, and exposure to high temperatures. The emphasis on safety performance will provide greater protection for users. The new national standard also includes multiple rigorous tests, ensuring that power batteries meet safety requirements.
As per the latest guidelines, the “Battery Module Safety Impact Test” will assess how a battery module reacts after being subjected to impacts, ensuring that it does not catch fire or explode. The tests will also include a “Thermal Shock Test” where batteries are subjected to extreme temperatures, and a “Water Immersion Test”, which will involve submerging batteries in water to evaluate their integrity after a specified duration.
The new national standard aims to provide a higher level of safety for new energy vehicles, focusing on preventing thermal runaway incidents. This new regulation seeks to enhance the safety standards of power batteries significantly compared to the previous version. The implementation of this standard is intended to mitigate risks associated with electric vehicles, which are expected to become increasingly popular.
Experts from the automotive industry have indicated that this new standard will require manufacturers to comply strictly with enhanced safety regulations. The emphasis will be on maintaining safety during the design and manufacturing processes, ensuring that vehicles meet the latest requirements.
Furthermore, manufacturers will need to conduct extensive testing to ensure compliance with the new standards, which may lead to increased production costs. Although many companies are already adapting to these changes, the strict guidelines may still pose challenges for others in the industry.
In summary, the “Strictest Electric Vehicle Safety Standards” set to be enforced in July 2025 represent a significant shift in the regulatory landscape for electric vehicles in China. The new requirements are aimed at enhancing safety and reliability, which may ultimately shape the future of the electric vehicle market.
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