Batteries glossary
Battery categories (EU)
The EU Battery Regulation sorts batteries into five types, each with its own rules.
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Portable | Consumer device batteries |
| Light means of transport (LMT) | E-bikes, e-scooters |
| Starting, lighting and ignition (SLI) | Car starter batteries |
| Electric vehicle (EV) | Traction batteries for cars and trucks |
| Industrial | Grid storage, machinery |
Used in these articles
Related terms
Recycling and circularity
Related coverage
Subscribers read the desk company and technology reports on the names it covers, including new reports before they are published on datadeep.tech.