IEC 63281-1:2023

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.

E-Transporteurs - 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.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 16-Jul-2023
• ICS: 43.120 - Electric road vehicles
• Technical Committee: TC 125 - e-Transporters
• Drafting Committee: WG 1 - TC 125/WG 1
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 18-Aug-2023
• Completion Date: 17-Jul-2023

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IEC 63281-1 ®
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INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
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E-Transporters –
Part 1: Terminology and classification

E‑Transporteurs –
Partie 1: Terminologie et classification
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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

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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

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E‑TRANSPORTERS –
Part 1: Terminology and classification

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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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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 r
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