China takes lead on EV battery safety with new GB38031-2025 standard
18 April 2025
At the end of March, China published its new EV battery safety standard GB38031-2025, replacing the previously applicable version GB38031-2020. Mandatory implementation for new vehicles begins on 1 July 2026, while existing vehicles must provide proof of compliance by 1 July 2027. This results in a 12-month transition period to... Read more →