Test costs shown below are approximate and subject to change – they have been calculated based on a single li-ion battery pack. Cost may vary depending on battery design. 

UN38.3 – mandatory for transport 

Test charge: $1300/model 

Test sample quantity: 16pcs finished pack and 25pcs cells included in test cost 

UL1642 - safety testing for cells 

Most cells already have this approval but this should be confirmed

Test charge: $19500/model

Test sample quantity: 55pcs cells included in test cost 

Factory audit charge: approx $750/audit, required quarterly, charged quarterly 

File management charge: approx $1300/year, charged annually 

UL2054 - safety testing for battery packs 

Test charge: $17500/model 

Test sample quantity: 55pcs cells included in test cost 

Factory audit charge: approx $750/audit, required quarterly, charged quarterly 

File management charge: approx $1300/year, charged annually 

For UL2054 battery pack approval the cell must first be confirmed as approved to UL1642. 

IEC62133 - combined cell and pack approval 

Test charge: $5500/model (includes cell and pack CB reports, and test report) Test sample quantity: 73pcs cells and 36pcs finished pack included in test cost