Avere, the European Association for Electromobility, has issued a reminder to the EU e-bike industry that the “definite application” of the new type approval rules took effect from 1st January 2017 for electric bikes with a (max continuous) rated power of more than 250w, or where the motor continues to provide assistance beyond a 15.5mph cut off – known as a speed pedelec.
Manufacturers are not required to type approve electric bikes falling within the definition of an EAPC (electrically assisted pedal cycle) which account for the vast majority of e-bike sales in the UK.
Avere note the new year as the “definite application” since 31st December 2016 saw the end of the transitional one year period between the old and new type-approval system.
Full story: http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/news/avere-rise-speed-pedelecs-sold-type-approval/
Manufacturers are not required to type approve electric bikes falling within the definition of an EAPC (electrically assisted pedal cycle) which account for the vast majority of e-bike sales in the UK.
Avere note the new year as the “definite application” since 31st December 2016 saw the end of the transitional one year period between the old and new type-approval system.
Full story: http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/news/avere-rise-speed-pedelecs-sold-type-approval/
