From February 2025, new mandatory safety standards will apply to lithium-ion batteries used in e-mobility devices such as e-bikes and e-scooter, that are intended to be sold in New South Wales. The standards will enhance consumer safety by reducing the risk of fires associated with these products. List of standards for the batteries: 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 hover boards 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 List of standards for the products: 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-scooters, e-skateboards and hover boards – 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 motorized 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
New Zealand – New Safety Standards for Lithium-ion Batteries in E-mobility Devices
