CATL Claims First Compliance with China's New EV Battery Safety Standards
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) announced on April 29 that its energy-dense Qilin battery is the first in the industry to comply with China’s upgraded national safety standards for electric vehicle batteries, which are scheduled for enforcement starting July 1, 2026. The new regulation, identified as GB 38031-2025, mandates that batteries must not catch fire or explode within two hours following a thermal runaway event, a significant increase from the five-minute requirement established in the 2020 version. CATL’s nickel-manganese-cobalt cathode batteries successfully passed rigorous tests conducted by the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC). This development highlights a major advancement in EV safety protocols. The updated standards were drafted through a collaborative effort involving dozens of entities, including major industry players like CATL, CATARC, and BYD, as well as international automakers such as Tesla, Toyota, and Volkswagen. This compliance positions CATL at the forefront of the evolving regulatory landscape, ensuring enhanced safety margins for consumers and reinforcing the company's technological leadership in the global battery market ahead of the mandatory implementation date.
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CATL Claims First Compliance with China's New EV Battery Safety Standards
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) announced on April 29 that its energy-dense Qilin battery is the first in the industry to comply with China’s upgraded national safety standards for electric vehicle batteries, which are scheduled for enforcement starting July 1, 2026. The new regulation, identified as GB 38031-2025, mandates that batteries must not catch fire or explode within two hours following a thermal runaway event, a significant increase from the five-minute requirement established in the 2020 version. CATL’s nickel-manganese-cobalt cathode batteries successfully passed rigorous tests conducted by the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC). This development highlights a major advancement in EV safety protocols. The updated standards were drafted through a collaborative effort involving dozens of entities, including major industry players like CATL, CATARC, and BYD, as well as international automakers such as Tesla, Toyota, and Volkswagen. This compliance positions CATL at the forefront of the evolving regulatory landscape, ensuring enhanced safety margins for consumers and reinforcing the company's technological leadership in the global battery market ahead of the mandatory implementation date.
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