Affected by the novel corona-virus pandemic in 2020, people prefer cycling as the most suitable way of traveling in many regions in Europe, and the demand for electric bicycles is soaring in Europe and America. Further, such demand keeps rising in tandem with various favorable subsidies and support policies issued by all parts of Europe.
In order to satisfy the current market demand, PTS Testing Service has launched the electric bicycle testing/certification and technical consulting service around China so that Chinese electric bicycle products could easily enter the European and American market and enterprises would further improve the product quality.
Interpretation on EU/American Electric Bicycle Access
American Electric Bicycle Regulations
EPAC(Electrically power assisted cycles) Requirements
The power does not exceed 750W; the speed cannot exceed 32km/h (20mph)
under a weight of 77kg (170 pound).
Finished Electric Bicycle Standards
16 CFR PART 1512，UL 2849：2020 (Non-compulsory
standards; e.g. Amazon platform-based stores and offline stores are required
to provide corresponding testing reports.)
EU Electric Bicycle Machinery Directive Certification
Machinery Directive 2006/42/ECwas officially implemented on December 29, 2009, and is applied to the mechanism, mobile machinery, machines for lifting and transporting people and safety accessories as a compulsory certification in the EU market.
Products conforming to the directive, manufactured by EU enterprises or
imported from other countries, must be affixed with the CE Mark (if sold in the
EU market) to indicate that such products have met basic requirements stated in
New Method of Technical Coordination and Standardization.
EPAC (Electrically power assisted cycles)Standards
On March 19, 2019, it became the coordination standard subordinated to
Machinery Directive as well as the compulsory requirement. Namely, EPAC sold
to the European market must reach various requirements of EN 15194:2017 and
be affixed with the CE mark.
Finished Electric Bicycle Requirements
MD, EN12100 Risk Analysis, WEEE, RoHS, EMC and REACH
EPAC(Electrically power assisted cycles) Requirements
The rated voltage shall not exceed 48V; the maximum power-cut speed is
no more than 25km/h; the continuous maximum rating is not greater than 250W;
the maximum saddle height is 635mm at least; suitable for private or
commercial use, except electric bicycles available for renting.
Charger Requirements
EMC (EN 55014-1:2017, EN 55014-2:2015, EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019 or EN
61000-3-2:2014, EN 61000-3-3:2013 + A1:2019 or EN 61000-3-3:2013) , LVD
(EN60335-2-29:2004+A2 or EN 60335-2-29:2004/A11:2018) Report
Controller Requirements
EN 13849-1:2015 Functional Safety Certification
Lighting Requirements
ISO 6742-1:2015
Battery Requirements
EN 13849-1:2015 Functional Safety Certification,EN 62133:2017 Testing
Report, UN38.3 International Transportation Requirements
EN 15194:2017
