SN EN 61982-3 : 2001

INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Initial assumptions
4 Reference test cycle
    4.1 Basic current discharge micro-cycle
    4.2 Adjustment for vehicle performance, if required
    4.3 Battery screening test
5 Conditions for battery testing
    5.1 Battery selection and preparation for test
    5.2 Battery testing
         5.2.1 Test procedure
         5.2.2 Maximum allowable deviations
         5.2.3 Determination of battery energy content
         5.2.4 Benchmark energy content
         5.2.5 Life testing
         5.2.6 Determination of maximum power and battery resistance
         5.2.7 Charging test
         5.2.8 Partial discharge testing
         5.2.9 Operating voltage range
         5.2.10 Measurement of self discharge
         5.2.11 Capacity loss testing
    5.3 Test cycle modifiers
         5.3.1 General
         5.3.2 Tests to determine effects of battery age
         5.3.3 Tests to determine effects of ambient temperature
6 Operational extremes of use
    6.1 General
    6.2 Continuous discharge at maximum drive system power
         6.2.1 Introduction
         6.2.2 Test procedure
    6.3 Recharge at maximum regenerative power as a function
         of state of charge
         6.3.1 Introduction
         6.3.2 Test procedure
    6.4 Thermal tests
         6.4.1 Thermal cycling
         6.4.2 Thermal losses

Defines performance and life testing of electrical energy storage systems for general purpose, traffic compatible, light urban use electric road vehicles that are designed for transportation of passengers or goods in city centre driving.