EN 15194:2017/FprA1:2022
(Amendment)Cycles - Electrically power assisted cycles - EPAC Bicycles
Cycles - Electrically power assisted cycles - EPAC Bicycles
This European Standard applies to EPAC bicycles for private and commercial use with exception of EPAC intended for hire from unattended station.
This European Standard is intended to cover all common significant hazards, hazardous situations and events (see Clause 4) of electrically power assisted bicycles, when used as intended and under condition of misuse that are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer.
This European Standard is intended to cover electrically power assisted bicycles of a type which have a maximum continuous rated power of 0,25 kW, of which the output is progressively reduced and finally cut off as the EPAC reaches a speed of 25 km/h, or sooner, if the cyclist stops pedalling.
This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for engine power management systems, electrical circuits including the charging system for the design and assembly of electrically power assisted bicycles and sub-assemblies for systems having a rated voltage up to and including 48 V d.c. or integrated battery charger with a nominal 230 V a.c. input.
This European Standard specifies safety and safety related performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of EPAC bicycles and subassemblies intended for use on public roads, and lays down guidelines for instructions on the use and care of such bicycles.
This European Standard applies to EPAC bicycles that have a maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more and that are intended for use on public roads.
This European Standard is not applicable to EPACs which are manufactured before the date of its publication as EN.
Fahrräder - Elektromotorisch unterstützte Räder - EPAC
Cycles - Cycles à assistance électrique - Bicyclettes EPAC
Kolesa - Kolesa z električnim pomožnim pogonom - Kolesa EPAC - Dopolnilo A1
General Information
- Status
- Not Published
- Publication Date
- 18-Dec-2022
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 333 - Cycles
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 333/WG 5 - Electric power assisted cycles
- Current Stage
- 5060 - Closure of Vote - Formal Approval
- Start Date
- 21-Jul-2022
- Due Date
- 28-Jun-2022
- Completion Date
- 21-Jul-2022
Relations
- Effective Date
- 07-Dec-2022
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
EN ISO 19115-1:2014 - Geographic information - Metadata - Part 1: Fundamentals (ISO 19115-1:2014) - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 02-Jun-2021
Overview
EN 15194:2017/FprA1:2022 is a European Standard developed by CEN covering electrically power assisted cycles (EPAC) used both privately and commercially, with exceptions for cycles intended for rental from unattended stations. This standard addresses safety, performance, and testing requirements relevant for EPAC bicycles, with particular focus on those with a maximum continuous rated power of 0.25 kW and engine assistance cut-off at 25 km/h. It covers key design elements, including power management, electrical circuits up to 48 V d.c., and integrated battery chargers with a nominal 230 V a.c. input, ensuring these e-bikes are suitable for public road use. The scope includes all significant hazards and predictable misuse as foreseen by manufacturers.
Key Topics
- EPAC Safety and Performance
Emphasizes thorough safety and performance specifications for electrically power assisted bicycles, focusing on aspects such as power management, braking systems, electrical hazards, and user instructions. - Electric System Requirements
Details requirements for engine power management systems, electrical circuits, battery safety, and charger compatibility, referencing the latest related battery standards (EN 50604-1:2016 and its amendment A1:2021). - Design and Assembly
Specifies guidelines for the structural design and assembly of EPAC bicycles and their sub-assemblies to ensure consistent quality and safety on public roads. - Testing Methods
Outlines standardized test methods to assess both performance and safety criteria, contributing to the reliability and consumer trust in EPAC products. - User Guidance
Requires clear instructions for users regarding operation, maintenance, and care to support safe and effective long-term use.
Applications
EN 15194:2017/FprA1:2022 serves as a foundational reference for manufacturers, designers, and regulatory bodies involved in the production, commercialization, and approval of EPAC bicycles with the following applications:
- Private and Commercial EPACs
Ensures safety and performance for e-bikes used by individuals or as part of business fleets, excluding cycles intended for hire from unattended stations. - Product Compliance and Certification
Assists manufacturers in confirming their electrically power assisted cycles meet essential safety directives and CE marking requirements for the EU market. - Public Road Use
Guarantees EPAC bicycles are designed for safe use on public roads, with defined electrical and mechanical limitations to comply with urban mobility standards. - Design and Development
Provides R&D teams with precise requirements for power output, electrical safety, and user interaction, facilitating innovation while maintaining regulatory compliance. - Market Access
Essential for gaining access to European markets and for meeting the expectations of authorities, distributors, and end-users regarding e-bike safety and quality.
Related Standards
- EN 50604-1:2016 & EN 50604-1:2016/A1:2021
Sets requirements for traction batteries used in light electric vehicles, including EPACs. - Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC)
EN 15194 supports compliance with essential safety requirements under this directive. - ISO 4210 Series
International standards for safety requirements of bicycles, relevant for structural safety aspects. - EN 60335-1
Electrical safety for household and similar electrical appliances, applicable to battery chargers. - National Regulations
EN 15194 serves as the harmonized European reference adopted by national bodies across Europe for EPAC approval and conformity assessments.
Adherence to EN 15194:2017/FprA1:2022 ensures that electrically power assisted cycles meet the highest standards for safety, performance, and quality, supporting the continued growth and reliability of the electric bicycle market in Europe.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 15194:2017/FprA1:2022 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Cycles - Electrically power assisted cycles - EPAC Bicycles". This standard covers: This European Standard applies to EPAC bicycles for private and commercial use with exception of EPAC intended for hire from unattended station. This European Standard is intended to cover all common significant hazards, hazardous situations and events (see Clause 4) of electrically power assisted bicycles, when used as intended and under condition of misuse that are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer. This European Standard is intended to cover electrically power assisted bicycles of a type which have a maximum continuous rated power of 0,25 kW, of which the output is progressively reduced and finally cut off as the EPAC reaches a speed of 25 km/h, or sooner, if the cyclist stops pedalling. This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for engine power management systems, electrical circuits including the charging system for the design and assembly of electrically power assisted bicycles and sub-assemblies for systems having a rated voltage up to and including 48 V d.c. or integrated battery charger with a nominal 230 V a.c. input. This European Standard specifies safety and safety related performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of EPAC bicycles and subassemblies intended for use on public roads, and lays down guidelines for instructions on the use and care of such bicycles. This European Standard applies to EPAC bicycles that have a maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more and that are intended for use on public roads. This European Standard is not applicable to EPACs which are manufactured before the date of its publication as EN.
This European Standard applies to EPAC bicycles for private and commercial use with exception of EPAC intended for hire from unattended station. This European Standard is intended to cover all common significant hazards, hazardous situations and events (see Clause 4) of electrically power assisted bicycles, when used as intended and under condition of misuse that are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer. This European Standard is intended to cover electrically power assisted bicycles of a type which have a maximum continuous rated power of 0,25 kW, of which the output is progressively reduced and finally cut off as the EPAC reaches a speed of 25 km/h, or sooner, if the cyclist stops pedalling. This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for engine power management systems, electrical circuits including the charging system for the design and assembly of electrically power assisted bicycles and sub-assemblies for systems having a rated voltage up to and including 48 V d.c. or integrated battery charger with a nominal 230 V a.c. input. This European Standard specifies safety and safety related performance requirements for the design, assembly, and testing of EPAC bicycles and subassemblies intended for use on public roads, and lays down guidelines for instructions on the use and care of such bicycles. This European Standard applies to EPAC bicycles that have a maximum saddle height of 635 mm or more and that are intended for use on public roads. This European Standard is not applicable to EPACs which are manufactured before the date of its publication as EN.
EN 15194:2017/FprA1:2022 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 43.120 - Electric road vehicles; 43.150 - Cycles. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 15194:2017/FprA1:2022 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 15194:2017+A1:2023, EN ISO 19123-3:2023, EN ISO 19115-1:2014, EN ISO 19116:2025, EN ISO 19107:2019, EN ISO 6709:2022, EN ISO 19123-1:2023, EN ISO 19116:2019, EN ISO 19148:2021, EN 15194:2017. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 15194:2017/FprA1:2022 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/42/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/396. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 15194:2017/oprA1:2022
01-januar-2022
Kolesa - Kolesa z električnim pomožnim pogonom - Kolesa EPAC - Dopolnilo A1
Cycles - Electrically power assisted cycles - EPAC Bicycles
Fahrräder - Elektromotorisch unterstützte Räder - EPAC
Cycles - Cycles à assistance électrique - Bicyclettes EPAC
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 15194:2017/prA1
ICS:
43.120 Električna cestna vozila Electric road vehicles
43.150 Kolesa Cycles
SIST EN 15194:2017/oprA1:2022 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
SIST EN 15194:2017/oprA1:2022
SIST EN 15194:2017/oprA1:2022
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 15194:2017
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
November 2021
ICS 43.120; 43.150
English Version
Cycles - Electrically power assisted cycles - EPAC Bicycles
Cycles - Cycles à assistance électrique - Bicyclettes Fahrräder - Elektromotorisch unterstützte Räder -
EPAC EPAC
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 333.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 15194:2017. If this draft becomes an amendment,
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
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