In the race toward a cleaner, electrified future, batteries are the driving force, powering everything from electric vehicles to energy storage systems. But while the technology is advancing at lightning speed, the role of battery standards becomes increasingly critical, not only to ensure interoperability and safety, but also to support innovation and regulatory alignment.
While standardisation in the automotive sector—particularly for passenger cars and trucks—is already well-advanced, significant gaps remain in non-automotive segments. Sectors such as off-road electric vehicles and marine vessels face a landscape of fragmented or undefined standards, leading to uncertainty in design choices, safety compliance, and market entry requirements. BATSS addresses this challenge by working to bridge these gaps in the standardisation landscape.
The project is not only developing next-generation battery systems but also working behind the scenes to influence the very standards that will define the industry’s future. By engaging with key European and international committees, BATSS is helping to shape the rules that will make batteries safer, more efficient, and easier to reuse or recycle.
From cutting-edge research to real-world impact
Technical breakthroughs are essential, but they mean little if they don’t make it into the real world. That’s why BATSS is working closely with major standardisation bodies such as ISO, IEC, and CEN-CENELEC, sharing insights from its research to help guide the development of new industry benchmarks. Whether it’s revising existing standards, supporting the creation of fast-track agreements, or contributing to new technical guidelines, the project is ensuring that its innovations don’t just sit in research papers. They become the foundation of industry-wide best practices.
A smarter, more circular battery ecosystem
One of the most pressing challenges in battery technology today is ensuring that batteries have a second life beyond their first use. BATSS is aligned with the battery passport concept, an initiative designed to track a battery’s health, usage, and recyclability.
By embedding key data into battery management systems and cloud platforms, BATSS is contributing to a future where:
- Used batteries can be safely repurposed instead of discarded.
- Recycling is more efficient, thanks to standardised data on battery condition.
- Advanced sensing technologies help detect hidden damage, preventing unnecessary waste.
These efforts align with Europe’s vision for a more circular battery economy, where every battery’s potential is fully maximised before it reaches the end of its life.
Bridging innovation and market readiness
As new battery technologies emerge, industry-wide collaboration is essential to turn innovation into action. By working alongside standardisation bodies, BATSS is ensuring that its advances don’t just stay in laboratories. They become the building blocks of safer, more sustainable energy storage solutions.
As the project moves forward, its contributions to standardisation will help lay the foundation for the next generation of battery systems, making them not just cutting-edge but also ready for real-world adoption.
