{
  "name": "Battery Testing Standards Reference Data",
  "description": "Reference data for battery testing standards — SAE J537, EN 50342, JIS D5301, DIN 43539, IEC 60095/62660/62133, UN 38.3, UL 1973/2580 — with region, chemistry and what each standard governs.",
  "license": "CC BY 4.0",
  "licenseUrl": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
  "version": "2026-09",
  "dateModified": "2026-09-19",
  "creator": "World Battery Hub",
  "creatorUrl": "https://worldbatteryhub.com",
  "recordCount": 15,
  "data": [
    {
      "id": "sae-j537",
      "code": "SAE J537",
      "region": "North America",
      "chemistry": "Lead-acid",
      "object": "Cranking performance (CCA/CA/HCA)",
      "scope": "Cranking-ampere rating of 12V starter batteries — CCA at −18°C (0°F) for 30 s to ≥7.2V; CA at 0°C; HCA at 27°C."
    },
    {
      "id": "en-50342",
      "code": "EN 50342",
      "region": "Europe",
      "chemistry": "Lead-acid (SLI/EFB/AGM)",
      "object": "Starter battery performance",
      "scope": "European lead-acid starter-battery standard — capacity (C20), CCA at −18°C, charge acceptance, and cycle endurance for SLI, EFB and AGM."
    },
    {
      "id": "jis-d5301",
      "code": "JIS D5301",
      "region": "Japan / Asia",
      "chemistry": "Lead-acid",
      "object": "Automotive battery ratings",
      "scope": "Japanese automotive lead-acid standard — CCA measured at −15°C (warmer than EN/SAE), so its CCA number reads higher for the same battery."
    },
    {
      "id": "din-43539",
      "code": "DIN 43539",
      "region": "Germany / Europe",
      "chemistry": "Lead-acid",
      "object": "Starter battery cranking",
      "scope": "German starter-battery test — CCA at −18°C with a stricter 9.0V cut-off, so its CCA number reads lower than EN/SAE for the same battery."
    },
    {
      "id": "iec-60095",
      "code": "IEC 60095",
      "region": "International",
      "chemistry": "Lead-acid",
      "object": "Starter battery (general)",
      "scope": "International lead-acid starter-battery standard — dimensional and electrical requirements for automotive SLI batteries."
    },
    {
      "id": "iec-62660",
      "code": "IEC 62660",
      "region": "International",
      "chemistry": "Lithium-ion",
      "object": "EV cell performance & life",
      "scope": "Lithium-ion cell standard for EV propulsion — performance, cycle life and abuse tests at cell level."
    },
    {
      "id": "iec-62133",
      "code": "IEC 62133",
      "region": "International",
      "chemistry": "Lithium-ion",
      "object": "Portable cell safety",
      "scope": "Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary lithium cells and batteries — overcharge, short circuit, thermal abuse."
    },
    {
      "id": "un-38.3",
      "code": "UN 38.3",
      "region": "International (transport)",
      "chemistry": "Lithium-ion / metal",
      "object": "Transport safety (T1–T8)",
      "scope": "UN Manual of Tests and Criteria Part III — eight tests (altitude, thermal, vibration, shock, short circuit, impact, overcharge, forced discharge) required for lithium battery transport."
    },
    {
      "id": "ul-1973",
      "code": "UL 1973",
      "region": "North America",
      "chemistry": "Lithium-ion / other",
      "object": "Stationary storage safety",
      "scope": "Safety standard for stationary energy-storage batteries — cell, module and system abuse and thermal-runaway requirements."
    },
    {
      "id": "ul-2580",
      "code": "UL 2580",
      "region": "North America",
      "chemistry": "Lithium-ion",
      "object": "Safety of batteries for use in electric vehicles",
      "scope": "Covers the safety of EV battery packs and modules against electrical, mechanical and environmental abuse, including crush, drop, short circuit and thermal exposure requirements."
    },
    {
      "id": "ieee-1188",
      "code": "IEEE 1188",
      "region": "International",
      "chemistry": "Lead-acid (VRLA)",
      "object": "Maintenance, testing and replacement of VRLA batteries for stationary applications",
      "scope": "Defines inspection intervals, capacity testing practice and replacement criteria for valve-regulated lead-acid batteries in stationary standby service."
    },
    {
      "id": "en-50272",
      "code": "EN 50272",
      "region": "Europe",
      "chemistry": "All chemistries",
      "object": "Safety requirements for secondary battery rooms and installations",
      "scope": "Sets ventilation, separation and safety requirements for rooms and installations containing secondary batteries, governing hydrogen management for lead-acid and fire safety provisions."
    },
    {
      "id": "iata-dgr",
      "code": "IATA DGR",
      "region": "International (air)",
      "chemistry": "Lithium-ion",
      "object": "Air transport of lithium batteries as dangerous goods",
      "scope": "The air-transport regulation for lithium cells and batteries: classification as dangerous goods, packaging instructions, state-of-charge limits and documentation requirements."
    },
    {
      "id": "un-3171",
      "code": "UN 3171",
      "region": "International (road)",
      "chemistry": "Lithium-ion",
      "object": "Battery-powered vehicles and equipment",
      "scope": "The dangerous-goods entry for vehicles and equipment powered by batteries, covering the classification and transport requirements for whole vehicles and self-propelled equipment."
    },
    {
      "id": "sae-j2464",
      "code": "SAE J2464",
      "region": "North America",
      "chemistry": "Lithium-ion",
      "object": "Electric vehicle battery abuse testing",
      "scope": "Defines abuse test procedures and pass criteria for EV battery systems, including short circuit, overcharge, crush, nail penetration, immersion and thermal exposure."
    }
  ]
}