Australia's battery regulation policy for electric bicycles

Australia's battery regulation for electric bicycles mainly focuses on four aspects: safety standards, certification processes, environmental requirements, and changes in regulatory priorities. The specific content is as follows:

1. Safety standards:
   • New South Wales implements strict safety standards for lithium-ion batteries for electric bicycles, which have clear indicators for battery capacity, energy density, safety performance, and more. For example, the performance of batteries in high and low temperature environments, as well as whether they will catch fire or explode under conditions such as compression and puncture, all require strict testing.
   • The optional standards for electric bicycle batteries include EN 50604-1:2016+A1:2021, IEC 62133-2:2017, or UL 2271.
2. Certification process:
   • Starting from August 2025, relevant products must undergo testing and certification before they can be sold locally. This means that electric bicycle batteries need to be tested by accredited testing laboratories and obtain test reports.
   • The test report must be submitted together with other relevant documents to the New South Wales Fair Trade or any other recognized external certification program (REAS) for certification. The certification body will issue a product approval certificate with the required product markings.
3. Environmental requirements:
   • The Australian market also has high environmental requirements for batteries. Batteries must comply with environmental regulations during production, use, and recycling, and must not cause pollution to the environment.
   • When choosing battery suppliers, car companies need to consider their environmental capabilities to ensure that batteries meet environmental standards from raw material procurement to recycling and disposal.
4. Regulatory focus shift:
   • In May 2025, the New South Wales government issued new regulations significantly relaxing the technical regulatory requirements for electric bicycles and electric micro vehicles, and canceling most of the previously implemented mechanical performance standards.
   • This does not mean abandoning safety supervision, but shifting the focus of supervision to the use of standards and road safety management. The government may take measures such as establishing clear usage rules, speed limits, and dividing cycling areas to promote industrial development while ensuring public safety.

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