Starting from September 1st, the mandatory national standard for electric bicycles in China has been officially implemented. The new national standard stipulates that the maximum design speed should not exceed 25 kilometers per hour, and if exceeded, the electric power will automatically cut off, sparking attention.
According to reports from mainland media, the “Technical Regulations for Electric Bicycle Safety” implemented on September 1st clearly stipulates that when the speed exceeds 25 kilometers per hour, the electric motor will automatically stop power output. In addition, the new standard also specifies requirements for anti-alteration of the battery pack, controller, and speed limiter of electric bicycles, and adds Beidou positioning, communication, and dynamic monitoring functions.
According to the new national standard, all electric bicycles produced after September 1st must meet the requirements of the new national standard.
Before August 31st, companies could produce according to the old or new standards; starting from September 1st, all newly produced electric bicycles must comply with the new national standard. To clear out existing stock of bicycles manufactured under the old standard, a 3-month sales transition period is granted for vehicles produced according to the old standard before August 31st, allowing sales until November 30, 2025. After December 1st, all electric bicycles sold must meet the new national standard.
Currently, China has approximately 380 million electric bicycles in circulation, equivalent to one electric bicycle for every four people.
This new regulation has sparked attention on social media platforms.
Some netizens expressed their opinions, “Automatically cutting off power when speeding is ruthless! The number of electric vehicle users is much larger than drivers who hold licenses. They can’t understand why there are no fines or penalty points for motor vehicles exceeding the speed limit by 10% but why are we losing power for exceeding 25 kilometers? Is it considered reckless driving if I go 26, 27, or 28 kilometers?”
“Suddenly losing power while riding can easily lead to traffic accidents! Why don’t cars lose power when they exceed 120 kilometers per hour! Can someone explain that?” “Losing power while driving poses a major hazard.” “If you encounter a steep downhill, you could easily exceed 25 kilometers and lose power. What should you do?” “If losing power leads to a collision from behind, who is responsible for it? Does anyone know?”
“The vehicles catching fire should mostly be equipped with lithium batteries, and since the safety factor of lithium batteries is so low, why not mandate a ban on using lithium batteries? The speed is not the main safety issue. The primary reason is determined by the driver’s awareness of the surrounding environment, road conditions, responsiveness, and judgment.”