Service life of rechargeable batteries

Points shall be awarded for improved battery endurance exceeding 500 cycles, (with 80 percent of the original capacity).

Partial charging may be used to comply as long as the software for the purpose is factory installed as the default setting, and the requirement on battery life in

the procurement documentation is met complying with the cycle requirement for an incomplete charge level..

Points are awarded according to the following [X is specified by the contracting authority]:

• 1,000 cycles or more: X points.
• 800 cycles or more: 0.6*X points.
• Up to 799 cycles: 0.3*X points.

• Provide a test report for the battery cells or the battery packages demonstrating that they manage the “endurance in cycles” test under IEC EN 61960. The testing must be performed at 25°C, and either at 0.2 it A or 0.5 It A, (accelerated test process).
• Provide a certificate, stating that the products are approved for a certification with requirements for battery life according to the requirements above.