To obtain a World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) number in India for electric vehicle manufacturing, you would need to follow the process established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).
The following steps are generally involved in obtaining a WMI number:
Determine your eligibility: WMIs are typically issued to vehicle manufacturers or companies that are directly involved in vehicle manufacturing.
Contact the appropriate authority: In India, the designated agency responsible for issuing WMIs is the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI). You can contact ARAI to initiate the WMI application process.
Complete the application: ARAI will provide you with the necessary application forms and requirements. You will need to complete the application and provide all required information, such as company details, manufacturing facilities, and proposed use of the WMI.
Pay the application fee: ARAI typically charges a fee for processing WMI applications.
Obtain approval: ARAI will review your application and supporting documents. If everything is in order, they will issue you a WMI number.
Globally, automotive manufacturers utilize a numbering system called the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to uniquely identify a vehicle. The VIN comprises of 17 characters that uniquely identifies the vehicle as provided in ISO 3779 and ISO 4030. The first 3 characters of VIN that uniquely identifies the manufacturer of the vehicle is called the World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI). The next 6 characters of VIN is known as the Vehicle Descriptor section and the last 8 characters is known as the Vehicle Indicator Sector.
BIS being the National Standards Body of India and the member of the International Organization for Standardization, acts as the WMI coordinator in India and issues the WMI code to vehicle manufactures in India after these are assigned by Society of Automotive Engineers Inc., USA, the international agency responsible for the maintenance of the WMI codes. BIS charges a nominal fee of Rs 5000/- + applicable Taxes for this service.
To apply for a WMI code download the application and checklist below:
The applications may be forwarded to the following address:
International Relations &Technical Information Services Department
Bureau of Indian Standards
Manak Bhawan, 9 Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110002.
E-mail: ird[at]bis[dot]org[dot]in
Once you have been issued a WMI number, you can use it to identify your vehicles as they are produced and sold. It is important to note that WMIs are unique to each manufacturer and cannot be transferred or reused by another company.
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