Reference for the latest IEC/ISO standards for new energy forklifts in 2025

Against the backdrop of the global carbon neutrality strategy, the new energy forklift industry is embracing a historic development opportunity. China’s "Dual Carbon" goals (carbon peak by 2030 / carbon neutrality by 2060) have cultivated a policy-rich environment for the lithium-ion forklift sector. Industrial emission reduction incentives are projected to boost the market penetration of electric forklifts by over 27% in the next five years, driving the industry toward smartization and greenization upgrades. Fueled by technological iteration and market demand, lithium-ion forklifts demonstrate vast market potential.

In China, the main standards include GB/T 18287 for lithium-ion batteries for mobile devices and GB/T 31467 for electric vehicle applications. The United States mainly follows UL 9540 for energy storage systems and UL 62133 for portable batteries. In the European Union, IEC 62133 became the benchmark for portable lithium-ion batteries used in consumer electronics.

Internationally, the EU’s "Green Deal" sets a 55% emission reduction target by 2030, prioritizing low-emission equipment like electric forklifts. The U.S. Clean Energy Act proposes tax incentives for electric forklift manufacturers to accelerate industrial electrification. Countries such as Canada and Australia have imposed restrictions on internal combustion forklifts, fostering a global synergy in green logistics transformation. The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has established a global standard system covering 12 core indicators, including safety protections (battery/electrical/mechanical), performance testing (environmental adaptability/reliability), and charging systems (interface standards/BMS management). Specifications like IP67 electrical protection, ISO mechanical strength certification, and full-condition temperature/humidity testing (-40℃~+50℃) reduce accident rates by 63% and extend equipment lifespan by 40%, providing a unified framework for multinational product compliance.

As an industry benchmark, Jiangsu Shangqi Heavy Industry Technology Co., Ltd. has deeply aligned with domestic and international policies, building a robust R&D system for lithium-ion forklifts. Its flagship products, certified under CE and other international standards, integrate innovative technologies: ① intelligent electric control system (domestic premium AC controller), ② ergonomic cockpit (with seatbelt), ③ dynamic load steering system, ④ fully enclosed smart dashboard, ⑤ side-pull quick-replace battery pack (safe/convenient, reducing turning radius by 18%). These innovations elevate operational flexibility, energy efficiency, and safety to international advanced levels. Backed by a national-level R&D center and smart manufacturing base, the company has built a "trinity product matrix" of green low-carbon technology, intelligent IoT systems, and value creation systems, aiming to create a new generation of new energy lithium-ion forklifts with "industry-leading energy efficiency, deep intelligent integration, and optimal lifecycle costs." Toward its 2025 vision, the company increases annual R&D investment to industrialize new energy power systems and AI intelligent control, aspiring to lead the global green transformation of industrial vehicles.

Guided by technical standards, the global industrial landscape is rapidly reshaping. IEC standards (e.g., IEC 61851 for charging safety, ISO 16750 for battery management) accelerate technological progress in lithium-ion electric forklifts. Data shows standardization enhances customer value and promotes global transitions to green logistics and sustainability. In the domestic market, policy dividends and corporate innovation are shifting the lithium-ion forklift market from policy-driven to market-driven growth.

Jiangsu Shangqi Heavy Industry’s practices exemplify industry trends: through "international standards + local innovation," the company achieves a virtuous cycle of technological breakthroughs and market expansion. Its new energy construction machinery project—with a $180 million investment (1.3 billion yuan), 150,000㎡ smart factory, and 20,000-unit annual capacity—signals a strategic upgrade from traditional manufacturing to green smart manufacturing. A 30-year industry veteran (founded in 1993), Shangqi Group leverages its motor manufacturing expertise (CE-certified across home appliances and industrial automation) to lead the lithium-ion forklift sector, forming an integrated "R&D-manufacturing-service" ecosystem.

Looking ahead, as global carbon neutrality deepens, the new energy forklift industry will benefit from policy support, standardized technology, and evolving market demands. Innovators like Jiangsu Shangqi Heavy Industry offer a "China Solution" for global green industrial vehicle transformation: building core competitiveness through technology, expanding international markets via standards, and achieving sustainability through smart manufacturing. Driven by policy synergy, technological iteration, and industrial integration, the new energy forklift sector is emerging as a key engine of the global green economy, propelling modern logistics toward high-efficiency and low-carbon futures.