TOPIC GUIDE / Identify your category
Battery types & scope
Learn why electric vehicle, industrial, and light means of transport batteries need separate consideration.
Updated September 14, 2026 · Independent introductory guidance
Classification comes first
Battery categories are not interchangeable. Product names, marketing descriptions, and a single capacity value may not be sufficient to decide the applicable category.
Useful starting points
- Document intended use and product characteristics.
- Compare those facts with the current legal definitions.
- Record questions requiring specialist review.
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