Battery
India's BS7 Norms to Mandate EV Battery Durability Standards
Proposed Bharat Stage VII (BS7) emission norms, set to begin April 1, 2029, will introduce mandatory battery durability requirements for electric vehicles in India.
- BS7 norms for passenger cars are expected from April 1, 2029.
- EV batteries must retain 75% efficiency for 5 years or 100,000 km.
- EV batteries must retain 67% efficiency for 8 years or 160,000 km.
Why it matters: EV buyers in India can expect improved battery longevity and warranty assurances due to the upcoming BS7 regulations.
Source
mashable.com. This older story was written before EVersus began checking every figure against a linked article, so treat it as a pointer and confirm details with the maker.