L3 & L5 Category Vehicles Testing & Certification
We provide complete testing & certification services for L3 & L5 category vehicles, including Electric Rickshaws, Auto Rickshaws, and Passenger/Goods 3-Wheelers as per Indian Automotive Industry Standards.
Our services ensure full compliance for Type Approval Certification and smooth market entry.
Vehicle Classification
L3 Category (3-Wheeler – Passenger)
- Passenger Carrier Vehicles
- Example: E-Rickshaw, Auto Rickshaw
- Designed for passenger transport
L5 Category (3-Wheeler – Goods / High Power)
- Goods Carrier / High Power 3-Wheelers
- Includes Electric Cargo Vehicles & Load Carriers
- Higher performance compared to L3
Applicable Standards
For L3 Category
- AIS 038 Rev.2 – CMVR Compliance
- AIS 119 – E-Rickshaw Safety Requirements
- AIS 048 – Lighting & Signaling
For L5 Category
- AIS 156 – Battery Safety (Electric Vehicles)
- AIS 038 Rev.2 – General Safety Compliance
- AIS 048 – Lighting & Signaling
- AIS 102 – EMC Testing
Our Testing Scope
1. Battery Testing (Electric Vehicles)
- Overcharge / Over-discharge
- Short Circuit Test
- Thermal Propagation
- Vibration & Mechanical Shock
2. Vehicle Performance Testing
- Maximum Speed Verification
- Load Carrying Capacity (L5)
- Range & Energy Consumption
- Gradeability Test
3. Safety Testing
- Braking Performance
- Stability Testing
- Lighting & Signaling Compliance
- Structural Safety
4. Environmental Testing
- Temperature Cycling
- Water & Dust Protection (IP Rating)
Certification Process
- Vehicle Category Identification (L3 / L5)
- Documentation & Drawing Review
- Prototype Testing at Govt. Approved Labs (ARAI / ICAT / NATRAX)
- Compliance Verification & Issue Resolution
- Type Approval Certification