Government tightens norms for e-cycles, e-bikes
The Indian government has proposed stricter safety and technical regulations for low-speed electric cycles and e-bikes. These changes include mandatory certification, the use of lithium-ion batteries, and specific braking requirements for vehicles with motor power up to 600 watts.
Why it matters
As electric two-wheelers become a primary mode of affordable urban transport, these regulations aim to improve road safety and standardize the rapidly growing e-mobility sector.
NEW DELHI: The road transport ministry has proposed to tighten technical and safety norms for low-speed electric cycles and e-bikes with a maximum speed of 25 kmph and motor power below 600 watts. Manufacturers of these would have to get vehicles certified by authorised testing agencies before they can qualify for exemption from the Motor Vehicles Act to be treated as “motor vehicle”.At present, electric two-wheelers that have motor power below 250 watts are not treated as “motor vehicles” and hence don’t need registration.
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