On the 16th of September 2026, the ODYSSEV consortium held an internal workshop on standards and regulations relevant to high-voltage powertrains for EVs. The workshop was led by MTAL GmbH, bringing together project partners to map the standards and regulatory landscape relevant to ODYSSEV and identify gaps in the standards that may need to be addressed by future policymakers and standard development organisations (SDO), as high-voltage EV technologies are being developed.
The workshop began with an overview of the role that standards and guidelines can play in supporting the development and uptake of emerging technologies. Partners then shared their expertise across the entire project’s value chain , looking at the current state of standardisation and highlighting areas where existing standards may need to be further developed or complemented in key technology areas: power semiconductors, electrical motors, power converters, batteries, and Life Cycle Assessments.
A key part of the discussion focused on the importance of engaging with standardisation activities early in the development process. Partners explored where ODYSSEV’s developments could contribute to future standardisation activities (e.g. through suggesting guidelines) and where greater coordination or input from external experts may be valuable.
The outcomes of the workshop will help shape the project’s ongoing work on regulation and standardisation. A policy brief will be produced in December 2026, analysing and mapping the baseline of the current regulatory & standards situation. ODYSSEV will then build on- and revisit these findings, with a focus on the regulatory gaps identified during the project and the ODYSSEV suggestions for guidelines that could lead to updates of the standards relevant for beyond 800V powertrains for EVs.
To support above activities, a second workshop will be organized later in the project, bringing together a broader group of stakeholders to review and strengthen our recommendations regarding the policy and regulatory landscape of high-voltage EVs.
