UL Solutions is expanding its certification services for battery-powered vehicles to address evolving safety requirements for electric motorcycles, scooters, and industrial vehicles.
The initiative reflects growing demand for standardized evaluation of lithium-based vehicle systems as part of global electrification efforts.
Battery-powered mobility continues to expand worldwide, encompassing consumer and commercial segments. The industrial electric vehicle market alone is valued at approximately $3.4 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $17.3 billion by 2033.
The new services evaluate vehicle electrical systems under UL 2850, Outline of Investigation for Vehicle Systems of Electric Scooters and Motorcycles, and UL 2701, Outline of Investigation for Electrical Systems for Construction, Agriculture and Mining (CAM) Vehicles.
These Outlines of Investigation (OOIs) provide interim certification requirements for emerging vehicle technologies before full UL Standards are established. Products that demonstrate compliance may receive a UL Mark signifying adherence to safety criteria.
UL 2850 addresses safety risks specific to on-road electric motorcycles and scooters, including battery management systems, thermal runaway mitigation, and critical circuit protection. The standard also covers component reliability and electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing that replicates field conditions.
UL 2701 provides a framework for evaluating heavy-duty electric vehicles used in construction, agriculture, and mining. Testing focuses on lithium-based battery systems, drivetrain components, and protection against fire, electric shock, and explosion.
Testing for UL 2850 and UL 2701 will be supported by UL Solutions’ laboratories in Auburn Hills, Michigan; Northbrook, Illinois; Fremont, California; Changzhou, China; and Suzhou, China, with additional services available in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa through partner laboratories.
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