Tests for Small Electric Vehicles and Electric Bicycles

For a long time, it was expected that the gaps in modern mobility would one day be bridged by new products. During the last few kilometers between walking and traditional means of transport designed for long distances (buses, trains, planes, cars), there was a lack of appropriate mobility aids. New vehicle concepts such as electric scooters, S-pedelecs, unicycle, segways, etc. now offer products for amateur athletes focused on commuters and innovation. Their safety is standardized by national type approval models such as European test requirements and the new Small Electric Vehicle Regulation for German road traffic.

Safety testing of electric bicycles has been harmonized at European level. This means that the framework directive can be fulfilled in a more structured way. To ensure that such vehicles that increase our overall mobility do not get anywhere in terms of safety EUROLABoffers objective testing of these products using our expertise in machine safety and automotive testing.

EUROLAB It has become a notified technical service of the German Federal Transport Agency and offers comprehensive expertise. Whether it is a machine, bicycle, category L vehicle or small electric vehicle, it is simply a matter of choosing the right testing requirements. The common aim of the tests is to reduce technical safety deficiencies in vehicle engineering, so that the associated hazards for the user and the resulting liability risks for the manufacturer are minimised. Verification of compliance with these requirements is a milestone for a sustainable market image and the necessary associated homologation.

Electric bicycles (group A):

EUROLABTests EPACs in accordance with DIN EN 2006 harmonized with the Machinery Directive (42/15149/EC).

• Labeling and instructions for use
• Mechanical and electrical safety
• Electrical safety of individual systems of the drive train, e.g. UN 38.3 T1 - T8 or battery according to DIN EN 62133-2
• Immunity and protection against electromagnetic radiation (EMC test)
• Functional safety of electric motor powertrains, e.g. EN ISO 13849-1 / -2

Tools (group B):

Subgroup S-pedelec, S-bike, PLFV, L category vehicles

• Testing of L category vehicles according to Directive 186/2013 / EC and the European vehicle registration regulation (EU-FZV)
• Vehicle tests between groups
• Subgroup e-scooters, self balancing vehicles (small vehicles)
• Tests in accordance with the German Road Traffic License Regulation (STVZO) as well as the Small Electric Vehicle Regulation (eKFV) 2019

Other tests

EUROLAB It also offers tests in the field of product features or comparison:

• Chemical harmful substance analysis
• Materials engineering expertise
• Range tests, e.g. Zweirad-Industrie-Verband [bicycle industry association] R200 for e-bikes
• Continuous rated power tests of electric motor powertrains
• Consumption measurement
• Voltage test of the battery system, e.g. DIN EN 62368-1 Annex M

EUROLAB, with its highly expert team and internationally accredited laboratories, Tests for Small Electric Vehicles and Electric Bicycles It performs all test, analysis, measurement, evaluation and report generation services completely and reliably.