Standard for Safety for Electrical Systems for eBikes

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL)
Standards Development Organisation:
Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
ANSI/CAN/UL 2849
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Sub-Type
Joint Canada-U.S. National Standard
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
Status:
Proceeding to development
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SDO Comment Period End Date:
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Scope:

Please note that the title, scope, and project need was updated on 2019-06-11 as requested by the responsible SDO, and an additional comment period of June 11, 2019 to July 3, 2019 applies.

1.1 This Standard covers the electrical system of eBikes powered by a lithium-based, rechargeable battery. EBikes include both Electrically Power Assisted Cycle (EPAC - pedal assist) and non-pedal assist eBikes.

1.2 Electrical systems as referenced in 1.1, may include onboard components and off board components of eBikes. As a minimum, the electrical system consists of the battery, battery management system (BMS), interconnecting wiring, and power inlet. Any additional components or systems required to demonstrate compliance are  included based on the overall system application.

1.3 Off board components include dedicated chargers for charging batteries that are removed from the eBike during charging or dedicated chargers for charging batteries that are in place on the eBike during charging.

1.4 This Standard does not cover the mechanical structure of the eBike unless specified otherwise.

Project need:

To develop a comprehensive safety standard for Canada and the US to address the electrical system safety of e-Bikes. It will serve to accelerate technology through a demonstrated track record of electrical system safety. Transport Canada does not regulate power-assisted bicycles, as defined in the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (MVSR). Transport Canada amended the MVSR to exempt PAB from the requirements of the regulations, provided they are powered by an electric motor and meet the prescribed technical characteristics defined within the regulations.

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