The U.S. CPSC requires hoverboards made, imported or sold in the United States to meet UL 2272 (electrical systems), UL 2271 (lithium batteries) and UN 38.3 for battery transport. GCTC assesses mechanical, electrical and fire-hazard safety of light EV battery systems against these rules.
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Batteries for use in light electric vehicle (LEV) applications
UL2271 IEC ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 2271,Batteries for Use In Light Electric Vehicle(LEV)Applications
The formulation of UL2271 standard and the establishment of certification are mainly used to evaluate and test the mechanical structure, electrical performance and fire hazard system of the entire balance car through a series of targeted test items through the use of appropriate test requirements and methods, so as to ensure the safety of the entire balance car system.
| Standard | Test stress | No. | Test item | Remarks |
| UL2271 Batteries for Use In Light Electric Vehicle(LEV)Applications | Short Circuit Test | 1 | Overcharge Test | |
| 3 | Overdischarge Test | |||
| 4 | Temperature Test | |||
| 5 | Imbalanced Charging Test | |||
| 6 | Dielectric Voltage Withstand Test | |||
| 7 | Isolation Resistance Test | |||
| Shock Test | 1 | Vibration Endurance Test () | ||
| 3 | Crush Test | |||
| 4 | Drop Test | |||
| 5 | Mold Stress Relief Test | |||
| 6 | Handle Loading Test | |||
| 7 | Roll Over Test | |||
| 8 | Strain Relief Tests | |||
| Water Exposure Test (IP Code Rating) | 1 | Immersion Test | ||
| 3 | Thermal Cycling Test | |||
| 4 | Label Permanence Test |
