Battery life (new equipment)

Details

Type:
Technical specification
ID:
11193:1
Group:
Laptops/Notebooks

Level: Advanced. Also available as Core

Criterion text

The tested state of health1 of a battery shall be ≥90% after 300 charge cycles. Tests shall be performed in accordance with IEC EN 61960-3:2017 or an equivalent standard. 

1State of health: Current maximum charging capacity (in mAh) expressed as a percentage of the design capacity (nominal capacity). 

Verification

Upon request, the supplier shall be ready to present one of the following; for example:  

  • Test results from an ISO 17025 accredited testing body in accordance with IEC EN 61960-3:2017 or an equivalent standard. 

  • The supplier's self-declaration of compliance with the requirements, including technical documentation, verified by a verification body accredited for the task according to ISO/IEC 17029 or an equivalent standard. 

Proposed follow-up

Check/review the information provided by the supplier in its tender. 

Spot checks 

Carry out spot checks to ensure that supplied equipment has been tested in accordance with the requirement. 

Self-declaration verified by an accredited verification body 

If a verified self-declaration is used as verification for the requirement, request the supplier's self-declaration along with documentation that shows that the requirement is met. A self-declaration shall be verified by a verification body accredited for the task in accordance with ISO/IEC 17029 or an equivalent standard.  

Sidan har laddats