Technical Manual BCIS-04: Recommended Storage Battery Specifications

Battery Technical Manual Section BCIS-04: BCI Recommended Storage Battery Specifications Starting, Lighting and Ignition Types

Revised 11/16

BCIS-04 is a collection of test procedures for testing lead-acid storage batteries intended for starting, lighting and ignition service in passenger cars, commercial vehicles and off-highway vehicles which are equipped with voltage regulated charging systems. These procedures focus on flooded lead acid batteries. Modifications are noted for testing valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries of either gelled or absorptive glass separator design.

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Rebecca Conway

There is still a lead acid battery in the majority of EVs.  [And] we’re also seeing an increase in the number of multi-battery systems – vehicles with more than one battery, a primary and auxiliary battery.

Rebecca Conway, Executive Director of Marketing and Technical Services, Clarios