Trontek acquires AIS 156 certification for EV batteries

By OEM Update Editorial November 30, 2022 4:29 pm IST

Trontek becomes India’s first EV battery manufacturer to get AIS 156 certification for full range of Li-ion batteries

Trontek, one of the largest EV battery manufacturer has recently made an announcement that it has received AIS-156 (Rev 3, Ph 1) certification for its entire range of Li-ion batteries.

With this feat, it has become one of the first companies in the country to have its complete range of li-ion batteries AIS-certified, in compliance with the EV battery standards set by MoRTH (Ministry of Road Transport and Highways).

With the phase-1 certification, the company’s Li-ion batteries are now equipped with stringent safety requirements along with Smart BMS and Smart Charger.

Samrath Kochar, Founder & CEO, Trontek, stated, “It gives us immense pride as a make-in-India company to receive the latest AIS-156 certification for our entire range of e-2W and e-3W li-ion batteries. We were among the first companies to incorporate changes to our products so as to ramp up the safety quotient.”

“The revised AIS-156 battery norms required changes in battery in terms of Design, BMS, charger as well as process in terms of traceability of each battery with respect to items used inside. We are also prepared for Phase 2 and will send the batteries for testing accordingly.”

“Tech innovation by battery manufacturers is crucial to the success of Indian EV revolution. We are thankful to the government for their support in promoting ease of manufacturing and encouraging innovation in battery manufacturing segment. While it is important that battery manufacturers comply with AIS-156 standards for battery testing to manufacture safe and quality batteries, it is equally important that customers are aware of battery maintenance and follow the dos and don’ts essential for ensuring passenger safety and longevity of EV batteries”, added, Kochar commenting on battery safety.