BEIJING, May 18 (Xinhua) -- China's Standardization Administration (SAC) on Thursday released the new national standards for electric bicycles.
According to the new standards, electric bicycle must have pedaling function with the maximum design speed not exceeding 25 km per hour. It should see its total weight (including battery); motor power and nominal battery voltage not exceed 55 kg, 400 watts, and 48 volts, respectively.
In addition, the new standards added technical requirements for tamper-proofing, fireproofing, flame-retardant performance, and charger protection.
The new national standards will be formally implemented from April 15, 2019. (Edited by Hu Pingchao, hupingchao@xinhua.org)