BS EN 12184:2022 - Page 2

Electrically powered wheelchairs, scooters and their chargers. Requirements and test methods. | Status: Current

1 Scope This document specifies requirements and test methods for electrically powered wheelchairs, with a maximum speed not exceeding 20 km/h, intended to carry one person of mass not less than 25 kg and not greater than 300 kg, including

• — electrically powered scooters with three or more wheels,
• — manual wheelchairs with an add-on electrically powered drive system,
• — handrim-activated power-assisted wheelchairs,
• — electrically powered stand-up wheelchairs,
• — wheelchairs with a pivot drive wheel unit, and
• — push-assist wheelchairs.

This document does not apply to balancing wheelchairs, custom-made electrically powered wheelchairs or electrically powered wheelchairs intended for use in sports. This document also specifies requirements and test methods for manual wheelchairs with electrically powered ancillary equipment.