Batteryguard VDMA 24994 Battery Safes

Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere — in e-bikes, scooters, power tools, and handheld devices — and they carry a real fire risk during charging. A defective cell can trigger thermal runaway: an intense, fast-spreading fire that is almost impossible to extinguish and can engulf a building within minutes.

The Batteryguard range is certified by ECB-S according to VDMA 24994, the European certification specifically developed for the safe storage and charging of lithium-ion batteries. Unlike general-purpose chemical storage cabinets, a VDMA 24994-certified safe is tested against fires originating inside the unit: the fire stays contained, the doors stay closed despite gas pressure, and the exterior remains cool even when internal test conditions reach approximately 700°C.

The range spans five models across two families. The HE series (XS-2, S-6, L-10) are compact, 230V-only safes for smaller battery volumes, scaling from 2 to 10 sockets and 1,500 to 7,500 Wh capacity. The XL series (XL-16, XL-20) are higher-capacity safes with 230V/400V connections, 16 or 20 sockets, and 6,000 Wh capacity, supporting continuous, sequential, or combined charging via the ElectrIQ intelligent charging system.