New Battery Certification Standard GB38031-2025 replaces previous Regulation in China
17. April 2025The new Chinese standard GB38031-2025 was published on March 28, 2025, replacing the previously applicable version GB38031-2020. Mandatory implementation for new vehicles begins on July 1, 2026, while existing vehicles must provide proof of compliance by July 1, 2027. This results in a 12-month transition period to adapt to the updated requirements. Further details regarding implementation, including whether certain exemptions will apply, are not yet known and are expected to be clarified in upcoming TC11 announcements. EV batteries usually require battery registration in order to be approved for import and sale in China.
Key updates include revised requirements for thermal testing (“Thermal Propagation”) and the introduction of a new underbody test, the “Bottom Impact Test.” Additionally, the new standard includes a structured overview outlining which specific sub-tests at the pack level are required when component changes occur.
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