This is a live article summarising the current standards for e-mobility batteries. This article is relevant for UK, EU and US engineers – note that New York may not accept all these standards for certification purposes.
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Battery standards
Your battery will need to pass one of these standards to be legally sold in the UK, EU or US.
e-bike battery standards
- EN 50604-1:2016+A1:2021 – Secondary lithium batteries for light EV (electric vehicle) applications
- IEC 62133-2:2017 – Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes- Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications- Part 2: Lithium systems
- UL 2271 – Batteries for use in light electric vehicle (LEV) applications
e-skateboard, hoverboard or e-scooter battery standards
- AS/NZS 60335.2.114:2023 – Household and similar electrical appliances- Safety. Part 2.114: Particular requirements for personal e-transporters, or
- UL 2271 – Batteries for use in light electric vehicle (LEV) applications
Mobility equipment standards
These standards are for the overall vehicle rather than the battery itself. They may have a small mention of battery requirements but will in general refer to the related battery standards.
e-bike standards
- AS 15194:2016- Cycles – Electrically power assisted cycles – EPAC Bicycles (also known as pedelecs), or
- EN 15194:2017+A1:2023 – Cycles – Electrically power assisted cycles – EPAC Bicycles, or
- UL 2849 – Electrical systems for eBikes
For e-bikes with a maximum continuous rated output exceeding 500 watts:
- UL 2849 – Electrical systems for eBikes
e-skateboard, hoverboard or e-scooter standards
- AS/NZS 60335.2.114:2023 – Household and similar electrical appliances- Safety. Part 2.114: Particular requirements for personal e-transporters, or
- EN 17128 – Light motorised vehicles for the transportation of persons and goods and related facilities and not subject to type-approval for on-road use- Personal light electric vehicles (PLEC)- Requirements and test methods, or
- UL 2272 – Electrical systems for personal e-mobility devices
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