Definition of Electric Bicycle in different countries

Electric Bicycle is a kind of light transportation with the battery as the main energy source, the appearance is similar to a bicycle or motorcycle, it is a kind of motorized bicycle, some of them also have a pedal, chain, and brake system, and can be used human as auxiliary power (called electrically assisted bicycle). Let's take a look at the definition of Electric bicycles in each country.

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The definition of Electric Bicycle in China

Definition and technical requirements of Electric Bicycle in Europe, America, and Japan

The definition of Electric Bicycle in China

The definition of Electric bicycles in China has been debated for a long time, and there are big differences in the positions and opinions of various parties. The definition of an Electric Bicycle in China's "General Technical Conditions for Electric Bicycles" is a special bicycle with a battery as auxiliary energy and two wheels, which can realize human riding, electric or electric assisted function.

Definition and technical requirements of Electric Bicycle in Europe, America, and Japan

(1) The United States

In the United States, like many other design codes, Electric Bicycle has different definitions in different states, and its specifications are different. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) stipulates that the Electric Bicycle must be equipped with a pedal device, the motor output is less than or equal to 750W, the maximum design speed is less than or equal to 32km/h, and the overall mass should be less than 50kg. In general, the specifications and technical requirements for the Electric Bicycle in the U.S. are relatively lax compared to other countries. The specifications and technical requirements for Electric Bicycle in the United States are relatively lenient compared with other countries.

(2) Japan

The Electric Bicycle was born in Japan in the 1980s. As the originator of the Electric Bicycle, Japan has strict regulations on the structure, power system, maximum design speed, and maximum output power of Electric Bicycles. In Japan, Electric Bicycles are called "electric-assisted bicycles", which is very different from domestic Electric Bicycles. At the same time, Japan has set strict requirements for the power system and mode of Electric Bicycles, as follows.

1. When the speed of an Electric Bicycle is lower than 15km/h, the electric driving force shall not be greater than the human driving force; when the speed exceeds 15km/h, the speed does not increase by km/h and the electric power decreases by 1/9; when the speed exceeds 24km/h, the electric system of Electric Bicycle is turned off.

2. Within 1 second after the human pedal starts, the electric drive system starts to request, and within 1 second after the human pedal stops, the electric drive system of the whole car turns off.

3. To save electricity, after the intelligent Electric Bicycle stops running for a certain period (generally 3 to 5 minutes), the whole bicycle is in a dormant state.

(3) European Union

In the EU, Electric Bicycles are divided into electrically assisted bicycles and Electric Bicycles, in which electrically assisted bicycles can be driven on the road without obtaining a fake, with a maximum motor output of 250W and a maximum speed of 25km/h, both of which are lower than those in the US. When the maximum continuous power output of the Electric Bicycle reaches 250w and the maximum speed reaches 25km/h, the Electric Bicycle will automatically power off.

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