BS EN IEC 62840-1:2025 Electric Vehicle Battery Swap System: General and Guidance

Introducing the BS EN IEC 62840-1:2025, a comprehensive standard that provides essential guidance for the electric vehicle battery swap system. This document is a must-have for professionals and organizations involved in the development, implementation, and management of battery swap systems for electric vehicles. Released on June 18, 2025, this standard is the latest in ensuring efficient and effective battery swapping solutions.

Key Features

• Standard Number: BS EN IEC 62840-1:2025
• Pages: 40
• ISBN: 978 0 539 12808 6
• Status: Standard

Comprehensive Guidance for Battery Swap Systems

The BS EN IEC 62840-1:2025 standard provides a detailed framework for the design, operation, and maintenance of electric vehicle battery swap systems. It covers a wide range of topics, including system architecture, safety requirements, and performance criteria. This guidance ensures that battery swap systems are not only efficient but also safe and reliable for everyday use.

Why Choose BS EN IEC 62840-1:2025?

As the electric vehicle market continues to grow, the demand for efficient battery swapping solutions becomes increasingly important. The BS EN IEC 62840-1:2025 standard is designed to meet this demand by providing a robust framework that addresses the unique challenges of battery swap systems. By adhering to this standard, organizations can ensure that their systems are aligned with the latest industry best practices and technological advancements.

Benefits of Implementing the Standard

Implementing the BS EN IEC 62840-1:2025 standard offers numerous benefits, including:

• Enhanced Safety: The standard outlines critical safety requirements to protect users and equipment during the battery swapping process.
• Improved Efficiency: By following the guidelines, organizations can optimize their battery swap systems for faster and more efficient operations.
• Increased Reliability: The standard provides a framework for maintaining high levels of system reliability, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
• Future-Proofing: Stay ahead of the curve by aligning your systems with the latest technological advancements and industry trends.

Who Should Use This Standard?

The BS EN IEC 62840-1:2025 standard is ideal for a wide range of stakeholders in the electric vehicle industry, including:

• Electric vehicle manufacturers
• Battery swap system developers
• Infrastructure providers
• Regulatory bodies
• Research and development organizations

Conclusion

The BS EN IEC 62840-1:2025 standard is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in the electric vehicle industry. By providing comprehensive guidance on battery swap systems, this standard helps organizations ensure that their systems are safe, efficient, and reliable. Whether you are a manufacturer, developer, or regulatory body, the BS EN IEC 62840-1:2025 standard is essential for staying at the forefront of the electric vehicle market.

Embrace the future of electric vehicle technology with the BS EN IEC 62840-1:2025 standard and ensure your battery swap systems are built to the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

BS EN IEC 62840-1:2025

This standard BS EN IEC 62840-1:2025 Electric vehicle battery swap system is classified in these ICS categories:

• 43.120 Electric road vehicles

IEC 62840-1:2025 gives the general overview for battery swap systems, for the purposes of swapping batteries of electric road vehicles when the vehicle powertrain is turned off and when the battery swap system is connected to the supply network at standard supply voltages according to IEC 60038 with a rated voltage up to 1 000 V AC and up to 1 500 V DC. This document is applicable for battery swap systems for EV equipped with one or more – swappable battery systems (SBS), or – handheld-swappable battery systems (HBS). This document provides guidance for interoperability. This document applies to • battery swap systems supplied from on-site storage systems (for example buffer batteries etc), • manual, mechanically assisted and automatic systems, • battery swap systems intended to supply SBS/HBS having communication allowing to identify the battery system characteristics, and • battery swap systems intended to be installed at an altitude of up to 2 000 m. This document is not applicable to • aspects related to maintenance and service of the battery swap station (BSS), • trolley buses, rail vehicles and vehicles designed primarily for use off-road, • maintenance and service of EVs, • safety requirements for mechanical equipment covered by the ISO 10218 series, • locking compartments systems providing AC socket-outlets for the use of manufacturer specific voltage converter units and manufacturer specific battery systems, • electrical devices and components, which are covered by their specific product standards, • any fix-installed equipment of EV, which is covered by ISO, and • EMC requirements for on-board equipment of EV while connected to the BSS. This first edition cancels and replaces the first edition of IEC TS 61280-1 published in 2016. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to IEC TS 61280-1:2016: a) expanded scope to include handheld-swappable battery systems (HBS) and guidance on interoperability; b) added definitions for "handheld-swappable battery system" (HBS) and expanded related terms such as "SBS/HBS coupler," "SBS/HBS charger," etc; c) added classifications based on supply network characteristics, connection method, access and type of BSS; d) added support for HBS, detailing the different compositions and workflows for type A (SBS) and type B (HBS) battery swap stations; e) added requirements for functional interoperability, interface interoperability, data interoperability, operational interoperability, compatibility with legacy systems, and scalability; f) added requirements for communication, protection against electric shock, specific requirements for accessories), cable assembly requirements, BSS constructional requirements, overload and short circuit protection, EMC, emergency switching or disconnect, marking and instructions; g) expanded annex content, adding solutions for manual swapping stations for motorcycles with HBS and updating use cases.