BS EN 62485-3 is the third part of the multi-series standard that contains guidelines for secondary batteries and battery installation used in electric vehicles. The standard contains the batteries of lead dioxide-lead (lead-acid), nickel oxide-cadmium, nickel oxide-metal hydride and other alkaline secondary batteries.
BS EN 62485-3 provides requirements on safety aspects associated with the installation, use, inspection, maintenance and disposal of batteries.
BS EN 62485-3 on Safe battery installations is useful for:
BS EN 62485-3 is a set of guidelines for a safe battery installations and secondary batteries in electric or hybrid vehicles. Since, electrical works can cause severe accidents, international organization provided some safety standards.
BS EN 62485-3 provides safety guidelines for electrical engineers or electric vehicle manufactures to protect against shock. It protects against short circuits, mechanical damage etc. in electrical vehicles.
BS EN 62485-3 guidelines help the users to secure their electric vehicles from short circuits or other electrical damage.
EN 62485-3:2014
IEC 62485-3:2014