Electric Balance Bike CE Certification EN 17128 Test

The en 17128:2020 standard was developed by the CEN/TC 354 technical committee, with the secretariat hosted by the French standardization organization (AFNOR). This standard was published on October 21, 2020, and came into effect on April 30, 2021. Personal light electric vehicles sold in Europe must meet the requirements of EN 17128:2020, and the vehicle must display the CE mark.

Scope of EN 17128:2020

1. Personal light electric vehicles with or without a self-balancing system.

2. Personal light electric vehicles poweRED entirely or partially by an independent power source (battery voltage ≤ 100 VDC).

3. Personal light electric vehicles with or without an integrated battery charger (input ≤ 240 VAC).

4. Electric scooters and balance bikes with a speed not exceeding 25 km/h.

Not applicable to:

1. Vehicles considered as toys;

2. Vehicles with a seat and without a self-balancing system;

3. Vehicles for racing; electric pedal-assisted bicycles (EPAC);

4. Vehicles for medical use;

5. Electric vehicles with a speed exceeding 25 km/h;

6. Vehicles with a rated voltage exceeding 100 VDC (battery) or 240 VAC (charger);

7. Unmanned vehicles.

Related European Market Standards for Electric Bicycles

EN 15194 

EN 50604-1 (for light electric vehicle batteries) 

EN 62133-2 (for portable or auxiliary system batteries) 

2014/30/EU for EMC 

2011/65/EU/ROHS certification 

2014/53/EU (RED) — if the device uses radio technology 

Mechanical Product Safety Directive 2006/42/EC 

ISO 4210 for electric bicycles 

How to Ensure Electric Scooters Comply with EN 17128 Standards?

Electrical Safety 

Companies must ensure that the electric scooter's electrical system meets relevant electrical safety standards, such as using safe wires and plugs, battery management systems, etc.

Mechanical Safety 

Companies must ensure that the electric scooter's mechanical system meets relevant mechanical safety standards, such as the vehicle's body structure, brake systems, etc.

Quality Requirements 

Companies must ensure that the materials and manufacturing processes of the electric scooter meet relevant quality standards, such as material quality and durability.

Environmental Requirements 

Companies must ensure that the electric scooter meets relevant environmental standards, such as battery recycling and disposal, noise control, etc.