GB/T 40032.2-2025 Safety requirements of battery swap for electric vehicles – Part 2: Commercial vehicle
1 Scope
This document specifies the special safety requirements of Categories N1, N2 and N3 battery swap electric vehicles (hereinafter referred to as "vehicles"), and describes the corresponding test methods.
This document is applicable to Categories N1, N2 and N3 battery swap electric vehicles and on-board battery swap system, and may serve as a reference for other categories of battery swap vehicles.
2 Normative references
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition (including any amendments) applies.
GB 1589-2016 Limits of dimensions, axle load and masses for motor vehicles, trailers and combination vehicles
GB/T 2423.56 Environmental testing - Part 2: Test methods - Test Fh: Vibration, broadband random and guidance
GB/T 4208-2017 Degrees of protection provided by enclosure (IP code)
GB/T 11918.1-2014 Plugs, socket-outlet and couplers for industrial purposes - Part 1: General requirements
GB/T 15089 Classification of power-driven vehicles and trailers
GB 18384-2020 Electric vehicles safety requirements
GB/T 19596 Terminology of electric vehicles
GB/T 30038 Road vehicles - Degrees of electrical equipment protection (IP-Code)
GB/T 37133-2025 High voltage connection system for electric vehicle
GB 38031-2025 Electric vehicles traction battery safety requirements
GB/T 40032-2021 Safety requirements of battery swap for electric vehicles
QC/T 1201.1-2023 Compatibility of on-board battery swap system for battery electric commercial vehicles - Part 1: Battery swap coupler
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given GB/T 15089, GB/T 19596, GB/T 40032-2021, QC/T 1201.1-2023 and the following apply.
3.1
battery swap
process of vehicle power supplement realized by quick replacement of traction battery through special device or manual assistant
Note: The time required for a complete battery swap process is generally not greater than 5min.
[Source: GB/T 40032-2021, 3.1]
3.2
battery swap electric vehicle
electric vehicle with power supplement realized by quick replacement of traction battery through special device or manual assistant
Note: Battery swap electric vehicles are classified into battery swap electric vehicle without traction battery and battery swap electric vehicle with traction battery.
3.3
battery swap electric vehicle without traction battery
battery swap electric vehicle capable of quickly replacing the traction battery without on-board equipment
3.4
battery swap electric vehicle with traction battery
battery swap electric vehicle capable of quickly replacing the traction battery with on-board equipment
3.5
on-board battery swap system
system composed of components related to the battery swap operation or function on the vehicle
Note: It generally includes swappable battery system, battery swap bracket, and battery swap mechanism.
[Source: GB/T 40032-2021, 3.5, modified]
3.6
swappable battery system
power battery system completely replaced during the battery swap process of a vehicle
Note: It generally includes traction battery, battery frame, and battery swap connector, which can be charged and discharged off board.
[Source: QC/T 1201. 1-2023, 3.3, modified]
3.7
battery swap connector
connecting device for connecting the battery swap pack and the vehicle body, and transmitting electrical energy, electrical signals, communication data and thermal energy media
Note: It generally includes battery swap coupler and cooling interface.
Contents
Foreword i
Introduction ii
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety requirements
4.1 Complete vehicle requirements
4.2 System requirements
5 Test methods
5.1 Test conditions
5.2 Complete vehicle test
5.3 System tests
Bibliography
GB/T 40032.2-2025 Safety requirements of battery swap for electric vehicles – Part 2: Commercial vehicle
1 Scope
This document specifies the special safety requirements of Categories N1, N2 and N3 battery swap electric vehicles (hereinafter referred to as "vehicles"), and describes the corresponding test methods.
This document is applicable to Categories N1, N2 and N3 battery swap electric vehicles and on-board battery swap system, and may serve as a reference for other categories of battery swap vehicles.
2 Normative references
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition (including any amendments) applies.
GB 1589-2016 Limits of dimensions, axle load and masses for motor vehicles, trailers and combination vehicles
GB/T 2423.56 Environmental testing - Part 2: Test methods - Test Fh: Vibration, broadband random and guidance
GB/T 4208-2017 Degrees of protection provided by enclosure (IP code)
GB/T 11918.1-2014 Plugs, socket-outlet and couplers for industrial purposes - Part 1: General requirements
GB/T 15089 Classification of power-driven vehicles and trailers
GB 18384-2020 Electric vehicles safety requirements
GB/T 19596 Terminology of electric vehicles
GB/T 30038 Road vehicles - Degrees of electrical equipment protection (IP-Code)
GB/T 37133-2025 High voltage connection system for electric vehicle
GB 38031-2025 Electric vehicles traction battery safety requirements
GB/T 40032-2021 Safety requirements of battery swap for electric vehicles
QC/T 1201.1-2023 Compatibility of on-board battery swap system for battery electric commercial vehicles - Part 1: Battery swap coupler
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given GB/T 15089, GB/T 19596, GB/T 40032-2021, QC/T 1201.1-2023 and the following apply.
3.1
battery swap
process of vehicle power supplement realized by quick replacement of traction battery through special device or manual assistant
Note: The time required for a complete battery swap process is generally not greater than 5min.
[Source: GB/T 40032-2021, 3.1]
3.2
battery swap electric vehicle
electric vehicle with power supplement realized by quick replacement of traction battery through special device or manual assistant
Note: Battery swap electric vehicles are classified into battery swap electric vehicle without traction battery and battery swap electric vehicle with traction battery.
3.3
battery swap electric vehicle without traction battery
battery swap electric vehicle capable of quickly replacing the traction battery without on-board equipment
3.4
battery swap electric vehicle with traction battery
battery swap electric vehicle capable of quickly replacing the traction battery with on-board equipment
3.5
on-board battery swap system
system composed of components related to the battery swap operation or function on the vehicle
Note: It generally includes swappable battery system, battery swap bracket, and battery swap mechanism.
[Source: GB/T 40032-2021, 3.5, modified]
3.6
swappable battery system
power battery system completely replaced during the battery swap process of a vehicle
Note: It generally includes traction battery, battery frame, and battery swap connector, which can be charged and discharged off board.
[Source: QC/T 1201. 1-2023, 3.3, modified]
3.7
battery swap connector
connecting device for connecting the battery swap pack and the vehicle body, and transmitting electrical energy, electrical signals, communication data and thermal energy media
Note: It generally includes battery swap coupler and cooling interface.
Contents of GB/T 40032.2-2025
Contents
Foreword i
Introduction ii
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Safety requirements
4.1 Complete vehicle requirements
4.2 System requirements
5 Test methods
5.1 Test conditions
5.2 Complete vehicle test
5.3 System tests
Bibliography
