A new national standard to ensure more accurate representation of passenger vehicle battery lifespan has been announced in China, setting minimum battery health levels based on accumulated mileage and vehicle age. It should assist warranty claims relating to expected battery health, while also supporting used EV values by providing buyers with greater assurance around battery performance. Camera Icon Supplied Credit: CarExpertChina has introduced multiple EV battery standards over the past 12 to 19 months, including mandatory "no fire, no explosion" battery safety standards designed to eliminate battery fires, which came into effect on July 1, 2026. Australia has mandatory EV battery safety regulations but doesn't yet have a specific battery health standard for electric or hybrid vehicles fitted with high-voltage batteries. MORE: EV health study shows batteries are lasting longer than expected