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Rise in campers with portable batteries linked to new inspection deadlines

27.08.2026 17:15 1 min 1 source РУС
xataka.com SPA
Rise in campers with portable batteries linked to new inspection deadlines
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Spain's DGT has issued instruction PROT 2026/04, clarifying inspection rules for camper vans and motorhomes. Vans in category N, converted without official registration, must now pass inspection every six months once they exceed 10 years old. This has boosted demand for portable lithium batteries (LiFePO4), which are not considered fixed installations and require no registration if not connected to the vehicle's electrical system.

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