The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on December 07, 2022, notified on the use of Standard Battery in EVs. It is stated that prototypes/components of electric vehicles are tested by the test agencies notified under Rule 126 of Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, for compliance with standards.
The MoRTH vide S.O. 4567(E) dated 28th September 28, 2022, has brought amendments to the Automotive Industry Standards, AIS:156. The said amendments are applicable from December 01, 2022, and some clauses of these AIS standards will be effective from March 31, 2023.
The Ministry had issued the draft notification, vide G.S.R 659(E) dated August 25, 2022, for the requirements of Conformity of Production (COP), in respect of all categories of Electric vehicles including Quadricycles, E- rickshaws, two-wheelers, and four wheelers.
It has been advised to all States and Union Territories that vehicles without batteries can be sold and registered based on the type of approval certificate issued by the Test Agency. It was further clarified that as per Central Motor Vehicle Rules (CMVR) 1989, there is no need to specify the Make/Type or any other details of the Battery for the purpose of Registration.
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