EN IEC 63281-1:2023
(Main)E-Transporters - Part 1: Terminology and classification
E-Transporters - Part 1: Terminology and classification
IEC 63281-1:2023 specifies the terminology and classification of e-Transporters. This document is applicable to "e-Transporters": electrically powered transport devices for use on public roads or in public spaces. These e-Transporters provide solutions for transporting either passengers or goods, or both. These devices can be manually controlled, have automated functions or be autonomous.
Elektrokleinstfahrzeuge - Teil 1: Begriffe und Klassifizierung
E-Transporteurs - Partie 1: Terminologie et classification
L'IEC 63281-1:2023 spécifie la terminologie et la classification des e-Transporteurs. Le présent document est applicable aux "e-Transporteurs": dispositifs de transport alimentés en énergie électrique, destinés à être utilisés sur la voie publique ou dans les espaces publics. Ces e-Transporteurs fournissent des solutions en vue de transporter des passagers ou des marchandises, ou les deux. Ces dispositifs peuvent être à commande manuelle, comporter des fonctions automatisées ou être autonomes.
E-Prevozna sredstva - 1. del: Terminologija in razvrstitev (IEC 63281-1:2023)
Ta dokument določa terminologijo in klasifikacijo e-prevoznih sredstev.
Ta dokument se uporablja za »e-prevozna sredstva«: električne transportne naprave za uporabo na javnih cestah ali v javnih prostorih. Ta e-prevozna sredstva ponujajo rešitve za prevoz potnikov, blaga ali obojega. Te naprave se lahko upravljajo ročno, imajo avtomatizirane funkcije ali so avtonomne.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2023
E-Prevozna sredstva - 1. del: Terminologija in razvrstitev (IEC 63281-1:2023)
E-Transporters - Part 1: Terminology and classification (IEC 63281-1:2023)
Elektrokleinstfahrzeuge – Allgemeine Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren (IEC 63281-
1:2023)
E-Transporteurs de personnes - Partie 1: Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d’essai
(IEC 63281-1:2023)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 63281-1:2023
ICS:
43.120 Električna cestna vozila Electric road vehicles
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 63281-1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM September 2023
ICS 43.120
English Version
E-Transporters - Part 1: Terminology and classification
(IEC 63281-1:2023)
E-Transporteurs - Partie 1: Terminologie et classification Elektrokleinstfahrzeuge - Teil 1: Begriffe und Klassifizierung
(IEC 63281-1:2023) (IEC 63281-1:2023)
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European foreword
The text of document 125/81/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 63281-1, prepared by IEC/TC 125 "e-
Transporters" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as
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Standard without any modification.
IEC 63281-1 ®
Edition 1.0 2023-07
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
E-Transporters –
Part 1: Terminology and classification
E‑Transporteurs –
Partie 1: Terminologie et classification
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
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ELECTROTECHNIQUE
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ICS 43.120 ISBN 978-2-8322-7253-4
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Classification . 9
4.1 General . 9
4.2 Self-balancing function. 9
4.3 Ground contact type. . 9
4.4 Wheels . 9
4.5 Maximum design speed . 10
4.6 Seat . 10
4.7 Steering control unit . 10
4.8 Approved passenger capacity . 10
4.9 Driving mode . 10
4.10 Charging mode . 10
4.11 Characteristics of connection to power supply . 10
4.12 Driving and transmission mode . 11
4.13 Purpose of transport . 11
4.14 Load capacity . 11
Bibliography . 12
IEC 63281-1:2023 IEC 2023 – 3 –
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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E‑TRANSPORTERS –
Part 1: Terminology and classification
FOREWORD
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IEC 63281-1 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 125: e-Transporters. It is an
International Standard.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
125/81/FDIS 125/85/RVD
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
A list of all parts in the IEC 63281 series, published under the general title E-Transformers, can
be found on the IEC website.
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• amended.
IEC 63281-1:2023 IEC 2023 – 5 –
INTRODUCTION
Standardization of "e-Transporters": electrically powered transport devices for use on public
roads or in public spaces. These e-Transporters provide solutions for transporting either
passengers or goods, or both.
These devices can:
• be manually controlled;
• have automated functions;
• be autonomous.
This document has been developed in response to an increased demand throughout the world
for e-Transporters. The world market sizes and applications are expected to grow significantly.
To date, e-Transporters have not had a complete and unified standard of classification. This
has created challenges for engineers, producers, operators, and other actors in the field of
e-Transporters. The development of a terminology and classification standard applicable to
e-Transporters, will promote the standardization of e-Transporters, aid the progress of
technology, improve product quality, and increase safety.
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E‑TRANSPORTERS –
Part 1: Terminology and classification
1 Scope
This document specifies the terminology and classification of e-Transporters.
This document is applicable to "e-Transporters": electrically powered transport devices for use
on public roads or in public spaces. These e-Transporters provide solutions for transporting
either passengers or goods, or both. These devices can be manually controlled, have
automated functions or be autonomous.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
public space
place that is accessible to the public whether it is in the public domain or privately owned
Note 1 to entry: Examples are roads, cycle tracks, sidewalks, public squares, parks, stations, airports, hotels,
hospitals, restaurants, etc.
3.2
e-Transporter
electrically powered transport device for use on public roads or in public spaces which provides
solutions for transporting either passengers or goods, or both
Note 1 to entry: The device can be manually controlled, have automated functions, or be autonomous
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