{"id":8447,"date":"2024-06-24T10:18:31","date_gmt":"2024-06-24T08:18:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entecerma.it\/new-standard-uni-en-151942023-for-epac-bicycles-in-force\/"},"modified":"2024-06-24T11:52:37","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T09:52:37","slug":"new-standard-uni-en-151942023-for-epac-bicycles-in-force","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entecerma.it\/en\/new-standard-uni-en-151942023-for-epac-bicycles-in-force\/","title":{"rendered":"New standard UNI EN 15194:2023 for EPAC bicycles in force"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The new version of the EN 15194 standard for electric pedal assisted cycle\u00a0(EPAC) is now in force.<\/strong><\/em><\/h2>\n\n

The EN 15194:2023<\/strong> standard<\/strong> represents an important step forward in the regulation of electric pedal assisted cycles (EPAC)<\/strong>. Effective from September 2023, this standard replaces the previous version EN 15194:2018 and introduces updated requirements<\/strong> to ensure the safety and quality of EPAC bicycles for both private and commercial use.<\/p>\n\n

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SCOPE OF APPLICATION<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

The EN 15194:2023 standard<\/a> applies to EPAC bicycles intended for private and commercial use<\/strong>, excluding EPACs intended for hire from unattended station. The standard also covers all significant common hazards, hazardous situations and events associated with the use of pedal-assisted electric bicycles, when used as intended and under condition of misuse that are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer.<\/p>\n\n

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REGULATORY CHANGES FOR BATTERIES<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

An important new feature introduced concerns the requirements for lithium batteries<\/strong> fitted on EPAC bicycles. In the previous version of the UNI EN 15194:2017 standard, batteries for e-bikes could comply with either EN 62133-2 or EN 50604-1. Instead, the new version of the UNI EN 15194:2023<\/strong> standard specifies that lithium batteries must comply with EN 50604-1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

Compared to EN 62133-2, EN 50604-1 is much more detailed and includes a comprehensive set of tests specific to lithium batteries<\/strong> for electric pedal assisted bicycles. These tests simulate real conditions of use and include, as well as the tests required by standard 38.3<\/em> for transporting batteries, additional tests including crushing, immersion in water, exposure to sunlight and fire, and checking for thermal losses.<\/p>\n\n

The new requirements will become mandatory from 23 August 2025<\/strong>, but it is essential to start preparing now to ensure compliance and a smooth transition to the updated standards.<\/p>\n\n

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ECM SERVICES FOR E-BIKES<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

With a highly qualified technical staff<\/strong> and state-of-the-art equipment<\/strong>, including a latest-generation semi-anechoic chamber<\/strong> for electromagnetic compatibility testing, Ente Certificazione Macchine<\/strong> offers a wide range of services for e-bike manufacturers wishing to verify the compliance of their vehicles with the EN 15194 standard. Our services include:<\/p>\n\n