UL 2580: Safety Standard for Batteries for Use in EVs

Welcome to the UL 2580: Safety Standard for Batteries for Use in EVs course.

Course Overview

UL 2580 is a safety standard established by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), an independent global safety science company, specifically for batteries intended for use in Electric Vehicles (EVs). As EV technology has advanced and become more prevalent, ensuring the safety of the batteries powering these vehicles has become paramount. UL 2580 addresses various safety aspects and requirements to mitigate risks associated with EV battery systems.

Objective

This course gives an understanding of the following:

• Safety requirements and guidelines for batteries intended for use in electric vehicles.
• How to keep the safety of electric vehicle batteries throughout their lifecycle
• How to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, or other safety hazards that could result from the use of EV batteries

Course Duration: ~45 min

Speaker: Rebecca Le