Moment Energy earns UL 60730-1 functional safety certification for a second-life EV battery BMS

Moment Energy has secured UL 60730-1 functional safety certification for its battery management system (BMS) designed specifically for second-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries. This achievement completes the company’s full UL safety certification suite for repurposed battery storage, addressing a significant barrier to wider adoption in commercial and industrial applications. The certification is crucial in demonstrating to insurers, regulators, and utilities that systems built from retired EV batteries meet rigorous, independently verified safety standards comparable to those of purpose-built energy storage solutions. The UL 60730-1 standard focuses on functional safety for automatic electrical controls, and its application to Moment Energy’s BMS fills a critical gap in the safety validation of second-life battery systems. Prior to this, Moment had already obtained UL certifications covering repurposed battery evaluation (UL 1974), stationary battery applications (UL 1973), and energy storage systems (UL 9540). The new certification effectively closes the loop by validating the control layer of the BMS, which is essential for safe and reliable battery operation in stationary settings. Moment Energy’s approach to BMS development diverges from industry norms by creating a proprietary system tailored to the unique demands of repurposed cells, rather than reverse-engineering automotive BMS technology. This strategy respects the intellectual property of automotive partners and optimises performance and safety for stationary use. The company’s collaboration with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as Mercedes-Benz Energy highlights the commercial and technical significance of this bespoke design. Gabe Soares, Co-Founder and CTO of Moment Energy, emphasised that the certification confirms repurposed batteries can match the safety, reliability, and performance of purpose-built storage systems. This milestone is expected to boost confidence among customers, battery OEMs, automakers, utilities, and regulators, facilitating broader deployment of second-life EV batteries in critical infrastructure environments. Moment’s systems are already operational in diverse facilities including data centres, hospitals, factories, and microgrids across North America, with manufacturing bases in Texas and British Columbia. The certification also establishes a verified safety framework for Moment Energy’s AI and machine-learning optimisation technologies, underpinning their advanced battery management capabilities. This development marks a significant step forward in validating second-life battery storage as a viable and safe component of the energy transition, potentially accelerating the integration of sustainable energy solutions in various sectors.