Lithium battery test costs


UN38.3 – mandatory for transport Test charge: $1500/model


Test sample quantity: 16pcs finished pack and 25pcs cells included in test cost


UL1642 - safety testing for cells (Most cells already have this approval but this should be confirmed)


Test charge: $22500/model Test sample quantity: 55pcs cells included in test cost


Factory audit charge: approx $850/audit, required quarterly, charged quarterly File management charge: approx $1500/year, charged annually


UL2054 - safety testing for battery packs Test charge: $20000/model


Test sample quantity: 55pcs cells included in test cost


Factory audit charge: approx $850/audit, required quarterly, charged quarterly File management charge: approx $1500/year, charged annually.


For UL2054 battery pack approval the cell must first be confirmed as approved to UL1642.


IEC62133 - combined cell and pack approval Test charge: $6350/model (includes cell and pack CB reports, and test report)


Test sample quantity: 73pcs cells and 36pcs finished pack included in test cost


Test costs are approximate and subject to change – they have been calculated based on a single li-ion battery pack. Cost may vary for bigger battery designs


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