Vietnam Battery Regulation G/TBT/N/VNM/383: E-Motorcycle Battery Safety Standards 2025

News

Service Hotline

+86 13925582920

Phone: +86-0769-85075888 to 6617

Fax: +86-0769-85075898

Address: 2st floor, B Area, Jinbaisheng Industrial Park, Headquarters 2 Road, Songshan Lake Hi-tech Industrial Development Zone, Dongguan City, Guangdong Pr., China.

Vietnam New Battery Regulation (G/TBT/N/VNM/383): Mandatory Safety Standards for E-Motorcycle Batteries 2025

Editor:ESTL Category:Certification information Release time:2025-12-23 Click volume:8

On December 4, 2025, Vietnam submitted a WTO TBT notification (G/TBT/N/VNM/383) introducing a national technical regulation for traction batteries used in electric motorcycles and mopeds. The regulation will impose mandatory safety and performance requirements on all lead-acid, nickel-metal hydride (NiMH), and lithium-ion batteries produced, assembled, or imported into Vietnam. The public consultation period runs from December 4, 2025, to February 2, 2026.

01 Scope of Application

The regulation covers all traction batteries for electric motorcycles and mopeds that are:

Produced or assembled in Vietnam
Imported into Vietnam
Types include lead-acid, NiMH, and lithium-ion batteries
Both removable and non-removable battery designs must comply

02 Technical Requirements

1. Labeling & Structural Information

Batteries must clearly indicate positive/negative terminals
Battery casing must be undamaged and structurally sound
Rated voltage, capacity, and other specifications must be permanently marked

2. Electrical Performance

Capacity retention rate requirements are stricter than international standards, with NiMH and lithium-ion batteries required to maintain ≥80% of their rated capacity
Additional electrical performance metrics will be specified in the final regulation

3. Safety Testing (New & Stricter)

The regulation introduces multiple rigorous safety tests, including:

Test Type	Requirements	Acceptance Criteria
Drop Test	Simulate accidental falls	No leakage, fire, explosion, or rupture
Water Immersion Test	External water exposure	No electrical failure or safety hazards
Vibration Test	Simulate road conditions	Structural integrity maintained
Short Circuit Test	Intentional short circuit	Controlled reaction without fire/explosion
Additional Mechanical & Environmental Tests	As specified	No safety risks after testing

All tests must be passed without leakage, fire, explosion, or structural damage.

03 Certification & Management Requirements

1. Testing & Certification Process

Each battery model must submit 4 samples for testing at laboratories designated or accredited by Vietnam’s Registration Authority
Testing must be conducted locally in Vietnam; international certifications (CB, UN38.3) can be referenced but cannot replace local testing

2. Documentation Requirements

Manufacturers must submit:

Detailed technical specifications and drawings
User manuals (in both English and Vietnamese)
Conformity declarations
Approval certificates
Product certification documents
Importer registration information in Vietnam

3. Language Mandate

All labels, user manuals, and technical documents must be provided in Vietnamese (with English translations acceptable as supplementary)

Implementation Impact

Once implemented, battery products must obtain a Quality and Safety Certificate from Vietnam’s Registration Authority before customs clearance and market entry. Enterprises should anticipate significant compliance costs related to testing, documentation, and local certification processes.

Label: lead-acid NiMH lithium-ion battery Vietnam compliance Vietnam Registration Authority battery certification Vietnam electric motorcycle battery certification Vietnam mandatory battery safety standards Vietnam battery regulation G/TBT/N/VNM/383 Vietnam battery testing requirements

Prev: How to Pass Water Flosser EMC Testing? EN 55014-1/EN 55014-2 Compliance Guide

Next: None

NEWS/ Relevant information

Home

UN38.3

Test

Certification

Product