BIS introduces new safety standards for EVs in India

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) introduced two new guidelines aimed at enhancing the safety of electric vehicles in the L, M, and N categories.

L refers to two-wheelers, while the M and N categories correspond to four-wheelers and goods trucks, respectively.These new sets of rules, called IS 18590: 2024 and



IS 18606: 2024, focus on the main parts of electric cars, buses, and trucks, especially the powertrain (which includes parts like the motor and transmission).

These standards are crucial in driving the transition to a more sustainable, environmentally friendly, and efficient transportation system in the country.