Amendment 3 issued for AIS-156 and AIS-039 (Rev.2) for EV battery safety

The Ministry of Road, Transport and Highway authority has decided to implement Amendment 3 issued for Automotive Industry Standards (AIS) - 156 and AIS - 038 (Rev 2). The new clauses in the amendment are related to battery safety standards and measuring power standards, for L-category vehicles in the country. This includes Mopeds, Motorcycles, etc.
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For Representation Purpose only

The Ministry of Road, Transport and Highway authority has decided to implement Amendment 3 issued to both the Automotive Industry Standards (AIS) - 156 and AIS - 038 (Rev 2). They will be implemented in a phased manner. The earlier implemented Amendment 2 came into effect from 1st October 2022, onwards.
In Phase 1, the following clauses will be implemented which will be effective from 1st December 2022.

For AIS - 156

6.1.2.1
6.1.2.3
6.1.3 except 6.1.3 (e) Earth Leakage detection
Annexure 8K – Clause 3
Annexure 8K – Clause 7
Annexure 8K – Clause 8
Annexure 8K – Clause 9
Annexure 8K – Clause 10

For AIS 038 (Rev. 2)

Annexure IX-K – Clause 3
Annexure IX-K – Clause 4
Annexure IX-K – Clause 6
Annexure IX-K – Clause 7
Annexure IX-K – Clause 9
Annexure IX-K – Clause 11
Annexure IX-K – Clause 12
Annexure IX-K – Clause 13
Annexure IX-K – Clause 14
Annexure IX-K – Clause 15
The following clauses below will implemented in the second phase, with effect from 31st March 2023.

For AIS - 156

6.1.1
6.1.2.2
6.1.3 (e) Earth Leakage detection
6.11
Annexure 8K – Clause 1
Annexure 8K – Clause 2
Annexure 8K – Clause 4
Annexure 8K – Clause 5
Annexure 8K – Clause 6
Annexure 8K – Clause 11

For AIS 039 (Rev 2)

Annexure IX-K – Clause 1
Annexure IX-K – Clause 2
Annexure IX-K – Clause 8
Annexure IX-K – Clause 10
For context, AIS -156 consists of the specific requirements for L Category vehicles, like mopeds, motorcycle, Motor Tricycles and Quadricycles in the market.
It is divided into two parts: Part 1, states the requirement of a vehicle with regard to its electrical safety; and Part 2 states the requirements of a rechargeable electrical energy storage system (RESS) with regard to its safety.
Whereas, AIS - 039 talks about Battery Operated Vehicles, and the standard procedure for measurement of electrical energy consumption. The Amendment 3 will be the first Amendment in AIS - 039.
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