Overview

• The new centre at the Alipore Regional Laboratory will be inaugurated on Wednesday by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, according to official statements.
• The facility conducts electrical safety, FCC/ISED compliance, functional safety, durability and climate tests for EV batteries and components.
• Capabilities also cover IP rating, UV exposure, corrosion resistance, flammability and glow wire assessments aligned with international standards.
• Authorities say the lab will enable early fault detection, raise product reliability and assure compliance, supporting domestic manufacturing and reducing import dependence.
• The launch is framed within government drives such as FAME-II and PLI to expand charging networks and localise EV supply chains toward a 30 percent penetration goal by 2030, with some reports indicating a virtual inauguration.