Moment Energy has achieved UL 60730-1 functional safety certification for a battery management system designed specifically for repurposed EV batteries, completing what the Austin-based company describes as the full UL safety stack for second-life storage.

The certification addresses the specific friction that has slowed second-life battery deployments in commercial and industrial settings: proving to insurers, permitting authorities and utilities that a system built from retired EV batteries meets the same independently verified safety standards as purpose-built storage. UL 60730-1 covers functional safety for automatic electrical controls; applying it to a second-life BMS is the missing piece. Moment already held UL 1974 (repurposed battery evaluation), UL 1973 (stationary battery applications), and UL 9540 (energy storage systems). The 60730-1 closes the loop at the BMS control layer.

Moment’s approach differs from the common industry workaround of reverse-engineering the original automotive BMS. Its proprietary BMS is purpose-built to manage repurposed cells for stationary performance and safety while respecting automotive partner IP — a distinction that matters both technically and commercially as Moment works with OEMs including Mercedes-Benz Energy.

“This certification proves that with the right technology, repurposed batteries can match purpose-built storage on safety, reliability, and performance,” said Gabe Soares, Co-Founder and CTO at Moment Energy. “It gives customers, battery OEMs, automakers, utilities, and regulators the confidence to deploy repurposed EV batteries in critical infrastructure without compromise.”

The company’s systems are deployed in data centers, hospitals, factories, and microgrids across North America, manufactured in Texas and British Columbia. The certification also provides a certified safety boundary for Moment’s AI and machine-learning optimization capabilities.

Source: Moment Energy