New safety requirements for lithium-ion e-micromobility products like e-bikes and e-scooters

The products must comply with any one of the Standards listed for the product category below.

e-bikes

For e-bikes with a maximum continuous rated output not exceeding 500 watts

• AS 15194:2016 - Cycles - Electrically power assisted cycles - EPAC Bicycles (also known as pedelecs): Limited to Clauses 4.2 (all - except requirements of Electro Magnetic Compatibility), Clause 5 (all - except requirements of AS/NZS 1927) and Clause 6 (all - except requirements of AS/NZS 1927), or
• EN 15194:2017+A1:2023 - Cycles - Electrically power assisted cycles - EPAC Bicycles: Limited to Clauses 4.2 (all - except requirements of Electro Magnetic Compatibility), Clause 5 and Clause 6. References to EN 60335-2-29 (battery chargers) have been replaced by AS/NZS 60335.2.29, or
• UL 2849:2022 - Electrical systems for eBikes

For e-bikes with a maximum continuous rated output exceeding 500 watts

• UL 2849:2022 - Electrical systems for eBikes

e-bike batteries 

• EN 50604-1:2016+A1:2021 - Secondary lithium batteries for light EV (electric vehicle) applications, or
• IEC 62133-2:2017 - Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes- Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications- Part 2: Lithium systems, or
• UL 2271:2018 - Batteries for use in light electric vehicle (LEV) applications (until 1 February 2027) or UL 2271:2023

Note: References to “EN 50604-1” in clause 4.2 of EN 15194:2017 + A1:2023 or AS 15194:2016 are replaced by “EN 50604-1:2016 +A1:2021 or IEC 62133-2:2017 or UL 2271”.

The specifications for AS 15194:2016 and EN 15194:2017 +A1:2023, compliance to the relevant clauses for batteries and battery chargers may be shown by submission of existing test reports and does not require additional retesting. 

Compliance to clauses 5 and 6 of EN 15194:2017 +A1:2023 or AS 15194:2016 may be verified by inspection of photographs and does not require further assessment.
 

e-scooters, e-skateboards and hoverboards

• AS/NZS 60335.2.114:2023 - Household and similar electrical appliances- Safety. Part 2.114: Particular requirements for personal e-transporters, or
• EN 17128:2020 - Light motorised vehicles for the transportation of persons and goods and related facilities and not subject to type-approval for on-road use- Personal light electric vehicles (PLEC)- Requirements and test methods, or
• UL 2272:2016 - Electrical systems for personal e-mobility devices (until 1 February 2027) or UL 2272:2014 

e-scooters, e-skateboards and hoverboards batteries

• AS/NZS 60335.2.114:2023 - Household and similar electrical appliances- Safety. Part 2.114: Particular requirements for personal e-transporters, or
• UL 2271:2018 - Batteries for use in light electric vehicle (LEV) applications (until 1 February 2027) or UL 2271:2023.

Electrical safety requirements 

E-micromobility power supplies and chargers require certification and approval under the Gas and Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act. 

• Under the Gas and Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2017, section 8, e-micromobility batteries and chargers must meet the AS/NZS 61558 series or AS/NZS 60335.2.29, as appropriate.
• Under the Gas and Electricity (Consumer Safety) Regulation 2018, section 6, e-micromobility batteries and chargers must carry the appropriate approval mark according to the requirements of the certificate. 

If you have any questions, please email the NSW Fair Trading Gas and Electrical Compliance Team at electricalsafety@customerservice.nsw.gov.au. 
 

Last updated 21 November 2025

Batteries

E-bikes

E-scooters

Hoverboards

NSW Fair Trading as well as a number of private organisations are authorised to approve declared electrical articles. Either the manufacturer or supplier may apply for a Certificate of Approval. 

NSW Fair Trading Certificate of Approval

Follow the approval application process below:

• Complete Form EEA1.
• Provide test reports with comprehensive colour photographs.
• Include instruction manuals.
• Transfer the application fee ($1,200 per certification) with your business name as a reference and include a copy of the remittance advice.
  • Bank name: Westpac 
    Address: Level 1, 275 Kent Street, Sydney 2000   
    Account name: OFT Electrical Remitting Account   
    BSB number: 032-001   
    Account number: 168071   
    Swift code: WPACAU2S
• Email your application and any questions to energyapprovals@customerservice.nsw.gov.au.

For more information, visit the Approval of electrical articles page. 

Recognised External Approval Schemes (REAS)

NSW Fair Trading also recognises the external certification bodies below.  

• Conformity Certification Services Pty Ltd
• Global-Mark Pty Ltd
• Certification Body Australia
• SAA Approvals Pty Ltd
• SGS Australia Pty Ltd
• TÜV Rheinland Australia Pty Ltd
• UL International NZ Ltd

Test reports

Declared electrical articles must be manufactured in compliance with the prescribed standards. Compliance must be demonstrated by a full test report, in preparation for a certificate. While testing is usually requested by the manufacturer, it can also be requested by a retailer or importer. 

Test reports must: 

• demonstrate that the article complies with the standards, including any amendments and modifications
• have comprehensive colour photographs of the interior and exterior of the article, and
• be issued by an accredited testing laboratory. 

Testing laboratories 

Test reports will only be accepted if they’re completed by accredited laboratories. Testing laboratories must be accredited by the relevant national accreditation body, e.g. in Australia by NATA, in China by CNAS, etc. The certifier will check accreditation. 

Models 

A ‘model’ describes electrical articles with similar characteristics in design, material, and construction, that if changed, would alter compliance with the relevant standards. Examples include chargers and batteries, as a change in would require retesting.  

A family of models can often be grouped together to simplify testing. A ‘family’ is a series of models with similar characteristics that only differ slightly. 

A NSW Fair Trading Certificate of Approval costs approximately $1,200.

A Certificate of Approval can also be issued by Recognised External Approval Schemes (REAS), which determine their own fees.

NSW Fair Trading can typically issue a certificate of approval in less than one week if all information provided is correct. 

For any enquiries, email energyapprovals@customerservice.nsw.gov.au

Declared electrical articles must carry the appropriate approval mark. The certifier will verify documentation and issue a Certificate of Approval with the required product marking. This includes the certificate number for the product. 

Below are examples of legally acceptable electrical safety approval marks: 

• NSW mark - NSWxxxxxx
• REAS mark - ABC-xxxxxx-EA  

From February 2026, marking must be placed in a legible and permanent manner on the product itself, not merely on packaging. This is typically on the label that shows the model reference code of the device. 

It is an offence to sell a declared article if the article has not been approved for sale and marked with that approval. The current maximum penalty under the Gas and Electricity (Consumer Safety) Act 2007 is $825,000 or 2-years imprisonment. 

Access to Standards is provided through licence agreements and third party vendors and are subject to strict copyright and distribution conditions. Please check the Standards Australia website for further information.