New safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in e-mobility devices

The products must comply with any one of the Standards listed for the product category below.

e-bikes

For e-bikes with a maximum continuous rated output not exceeding 500 watts: 

• 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-bike batteries 

• EN 50604-1:2016+A1:2021 - Secondary lithium batteries for light EV (electric vehicle) applications, or
• 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, or
• UL 2271 - Batteries for use in light electric vehicle (LEV) applications 

e-scooters, e-skateboards and hoverboards

• 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 

e-scooters, e-skateboards and hoverboards batteries

• 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
   

• The product must be manufactured in compliance with the prescribed standard. A sample of each product (model) must be tested by an accredited test laboratory.  
• The test report for each product (model) must be obtained and submitted along with other relevant documentation (specified by certifying body) to either NSW Fair Trading or any other recognised external certification scheme (REAS) for certification, including any other state base electrical safety regulator.  
• The certifying body will verify documentation and issue a certificate of approval for the product with the required product marking.  

• Test reports for certification must be to the full relevant standard including any amendments. 
• Test laboratories can be Australian based or overseas based.  
• Test reports will only be accepted if completed by accredited laboratories. 
• All laboratories must be accredited by the relevant national accreditation body. For example, in Australia NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia.), or in China CNAS; or in Europe by the relevant accreditation body etc. The certifier will check accreditation. 
   

• Certificates of approval cost approximately $1,200 from NSW Department of Customer Service
• The Gas and Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2017 (G&E Act)  will accept recognised external approval schemes (REAS) (the independent certifiers) 
• This is separate from testing which is conducted by accredited test laboratories based in Australia and overseas. Each laboratory sets its own fee structure. 
• Either the manufacturer may apply for the certificate or the Australian importer (supplier). 

NSW Fair Trading can typically issue a certificate of approval in approximately one week if all correct information is provided. 

• Once declared all such declared articles must be marked with the relevant approval mark. This includes the certificate number for the product.  
• Marking must be on the product itself and not merely on a packaging.  
• Marking must be 'legible and permanent'. This is typically on the label that shows the model reference code of the device. 
• Examples of marking: 
  NSW mark - NSWxxxxxx 
  REAS mark - ABC-xxxxxx-EA 

See more examples of approval marks.

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