GB/T 45915-2025 Technical requirements for transport safety and intermodal transport of traction lithium batteries
1 Scope
This document specifies the classification and grading, basic requirements, as well as the requirements for transport packaging, consignment, loading and unloading, temporary storage, intermodal transport and emergency response of traction lithium batteries.
This document is applicable to transport of traction lithium batteries. The transport of energy storage lithium batteries and their products (excluding containerized energy storage systems) may refer to this document. This document is not applicable to the transport of damaged and defective traction lithium batteries.
2 Normative references
The following normative 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 of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 4857.1 Packaging - Basic tests for transport packages - Part 1: Identification of parts when testing
GB/T 4857.2 Packaging - Basic tests for transport packages - Part 2: Temperature and humidity conditioning
GB/T 4857.4 Packaging - Basic tests for transport packages - Part 4: Compression and stacking tests using a compression tester
GB/T 4857.11 Packaging - Basic tests for transport packages - Part 11: Horizontal impact test methods
GB/T 4857.23-2021 Packaging - Basic tests for transport packages - Part 23: Vertical random vibration test method
GB/T 5464 Non-combustibility test method for building materials
GB 6944 Classification and code of dangerous goods
GB 12268 List of dangerous goods
GB 38031-2020 Electric vehicles traction battery safety requirements
GB 40163 Safety technical specification for packing dangerous goods in containers transported by sea
GB 50140 Code for design of extinguisher distribution in buildings
GB 50974 Technical code for fire protection water supply and hydrant systems
GB 55037 General code for fire protection of buildings and constructions
JT/T 617.3-2018
XG1-2024 Amendment 1 to the Professional Standard Regulations concerning road transportation of dangerous goods - Part 3: Index of dangerous goods name and transportation requirement
UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations
UN Manual of Tests and Criteria
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
cell
a single enclosed electrochemical device composed of a positive electrode and a negative electrode with a potential difference, and may include a protective device
3.2
battery
a combination of two or more individual batteries connected by circuits, equipped with the necessary devices for use
Note 1: The battery is equipped with the necessary devices for use, such as: casing, electrodes, marking or protective devices.
Note 2: Battery pack, battery module or integrated battery is regarded as battery.
Note 3: Cell and battery are collectively referred to as battery.
3.3
lithium battery
battery containing non-aqueous electrolyte and negative lithium or lithium-containing negative.
Note: Lithium battery includes lithium metal battery and lithium-ion battery.
[Source: GB 21966-2008, 3.14, modified]
3.4
traction lithium battery
lithium battery that provide energy for the traction systems of transport tools or devices and equipment such as electric vehicles, electric ships, electric aircraft, rail transit, electric bicycles, and construction machinery
3.5
state of charge
current remaining capacity status of battery, expressed in numerical terms, which is the ratio of capacity obtained under the charging and discharging conditions specified by the manufacturer to the rated capacity
Note: Generally, it is expressed as a percentage.
[Source: GB 38031-2020, 3.9, modified]
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4 Classification and grading
4.1 Classification
4.1.1 The United Nations Number (UN number), official transport name and category of traction lithium batteries shall be determined in accordance with GB 6944, GB 12268 and the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations (hereinafter referred to as the "Model Regulations"). The classification and UN number of traction lithium batteries shall meet the requirements of Table 1.
Contents
Foreword II
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification and grading
5 Basic requirements
6 Packaging for transport
7 Consignment
8 Loading and unloading
9 Temporary storage
10 Intermodal transport
11 Emergency disposal
Annex A (Informative) UN 38.3 test summary
Annex B (Normative) High-temperature storage test
Annex C (Normative) State of charge test
Annex D (Normative) Thermal runaway test
Annex E (Normative) Package impact test
Annex F (Normative) Package vibration test
Bibliography
GB/T 45915-2025 Technical requirements for transport safety and intermodal transport of traction lithium batteries
1 Scope
This document specifies the classification and grading, basic requirements, as well as the requirements for transport packaging, consignment, loading and unloading, temporary storage, intermodal transport and emergency response of traction lithium batteries.
This document is applicable to transport of traction lithium batteries. The transport of energy storage lithium batteries and their products (excluding containerized energy storage systems) may refer to this document. This document is not applicable to the transport of damaged and defective traction lithium batteries.
2 Normative references
The following normative 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 of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 4857.1 Packaging - Basic tests for transport packages - Part 1: Identification of parts when testing
GB/T 4857.2 Packaging - Basic tests for transport packages - Part 2: Temperature and humidity conditioning
GB/T 4857.4 Packaging - Basic tests for transport packages - Part 4: Compression and stacking tests using a compression tester
GB/T 4857.11 Packaging - Basic tests for transport packages - Part 11: Horizontal impact test methods
GB/T 4857.23-2021 Packaging - Basic tests for transport packages - Part 23: Vertical random vibration test method
GB/T 5464 Non-combustibility test method for building materials
GB 6944 Classification and code of dangerous goods
GB 12268 List of dangerous goods
GB 38031-2020 Electric vehicles traction battery safety requirements
GB 40163 Safety technical specification for packing dangerous goods in containers transported by sea
GB 50140 Code for design of extinguisher distribution in buildings
GB 50974 Technical code for fire protection water supply and hydrant systems
GB 55037 General code for fire protection of buildings and constructions
JT/T 617.3-2018
XG1-2024 Amendment 1 to the Professional Standard Regulations concerning road transportation of dangerous goods - Part 3: Index of dangerous goods name and transportation requirement
UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations
UN Manual of Tests and Criteria
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
cell
a single enclosed electrochemical device composed of a positive electrode and a negative electrode with a potential difference, and may include a protective device
3.2
battery
a combination of two or more individual batteries connected by circuits, equipped with the necessary devices for use
Note 1: The battery is equipped with the necessary devices for use, such as: casing, electrodes, marking or protective devices.
Note 2: Battery pack, battery module or integrated battery is regarded as battery.
Note 3: Cell and battery are collectively referred to as battery.
3.3
lithium battery
battery containing non-aqueous electrolyte and negative lithium or lithium-containing negative.
Note: Lithium battery includes lithium metal battery and lithium-ion battery.
[Source: GB 21966-2008, 3.14, modified]
3.4
traction lithium battery
lithium battery that provide energy for the traction systems of transport tools or devices and equipment such as electric vehicles, electric ships, electric aircraft, rail transit, electric bicycles, and construction machinery
3.5
state of charge
current remaining capacity status of battery, expressed in numerical terms, which is the ratio of capacity obtained under the charging and discharging conditions specified by the manufacturer to the rated capacity
Note: Generally, it is expressed as a percentage.
[Source: GB 38031-2020, 3.9, modified]
...
4 Classification and grading
4.1 Classification
4.1.1 The United Nations Number (UN number), official transport name and category of traction lithium batteries shall be determined in accordance with GB 6944, GB 12268 and the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Model Regulations (hereinafter referred to as the "Model Regulations"). The classification and UN number of traction lithium batteries shall meet the requirements of Table 1.
Contents of GB/T 45915-2025
Contents
Foreword II
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification and grading
5 Basic requirements
6 Packaging for transport
7 Consignment
8 Loading and unloading
9 Temporary storage
10 Intermodal transport
11 Emergency disposal
Annex A (Informative) UN 38.3 test summary
Annex B (Normative) High-temperature storage test
Annex C (Normative) State of charge test
Annex D (Normative) Thermal runaway test
Annex E (Normative) Package impact test
Annex F (Normative) Package vibration test
Bibliography
