AIS 038 Testing: EV Power Train Safety
NABL accredited testing of EV power train safety to AIS 038: 13 tests, each against its clause.
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| Standard | AIS 038 |
|---|---|
| Covers | Specific Requirements for Electric Power Train of Vehicles |
| Accredited tests | 13 |
| Accreditation | NABL, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 |
| Category | Battery & Cell Testing |
AIS 038 tests we offer
| # | Test | Clause / method |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application for approval of REESS (Informative) | Cl. 4 AIS 038 |
| 2 | External Short Circuit | Cl. 6.6 AIS 038 |
| 3 | Low-temperature protection | Cl. 6.11 AIS 038 |
| 4 | Mechanical Shock- Acceptance criteria | Cl. 6.4.1.3 AIS 038 |
| 5 | Mechanical Shock- Component based test | Cl. 6.4.1.2 AIS 038 |
| 6 | Over current protection | Cl. 6.10 AIS 038 |
| 7 | Over discharge protection | Cl. 6.8 AIS 038 |
| 8 | Over temperature protection | Cl. 6.9 AIS 038 |
| 9 | Overcurrent protection | Cl. 6.10 AIS 038 |
| 10 | Requirement of a rechargeable electrical energy storage system (REESS) with regards to its safety- General | Cl. 6.1 AIS 038 |
| 11 | Thermal Propagation | Cl. 6.15 AIS 038 |
| 12 | Thermal shock and cycling | Cl. 6.3 AIS 038 |
| 13 | Vibration | Cl. 6.2 AIS 038 |
How AIS 038 testing works
- Tell us the purpose. Export, a tender, a customer requirement or a design check. The purpose decides which clauses and which laboratory.
- Get the sample list and quote. We confirm the tests, the number of samples and the timeline for your product and its variants.
- Send samples. We help with labels, the test request and any technical documents the tests need.
- Testing and report. Tests are carried out under NABL accreditation and the report lists each clause, the requirement and the result.
- Review and use. We check the report before you submit it to a regulator, a tender authority or your customer, and help if they raise a query.
Frequently asked questions
Which AIS 038 tests are NABL accredited?
All 13 tests listed on this page are within NABL accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025), each against the clause of AIS 038 shown next to it. The report carries the NABL accreditation mark for these tests.
Is the AIS 038 test report accepted outside India?
NABL is a signatory to the ILAC Mutual Recognition Arrangement, so its accredited reports are recognised by accreditation bodies in other member countries. Your buyer or regulator still decides what it accepts, so we confirm their requirement before testing.
How many samples are needed for AIS 038 testing?
It depends on the product, its variants and the tests you need. Share the product details and the purpose of the test (BIS, tender or customer) and we will send the sample list and a quote.
Can you test only some clauses of AIS 038?
Yes. For a tender, a customer complaint or a design check, we can test selected clauses. For BIS certification or a type test, every applicable clause has to be covered.
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