What is BS EN 17128 about?
BS EN 17128 applies to personal light electric vehicles totally or partially electrically powered from self-contained power sources with or without self-balancing system, with exception of vehicles intended for hire from unattended station.
BS EN 17128 applies to personal light electric vehicles with or without self-balancing system totally or partially electrically powered from self-contained power sources having battery voltages up to 100 VDC, with or without an integrated battery charger with up to a 240 VAC input. BS EN 17128 specifies safety requirements, test methods, marking and information relating to personal light electric vehicles to reduce the risk of injuries to both third parties and the user during intended use, i.e. when used as intended and under conditions of misuse that are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer.
Note-
BS EN 17128 does not apply to:
- Vehicles that are considered as toys
- Vehicles without self-balancing system with a seat
- Vehicles intended for competition
- Electrically powered assisted cycles (epac)
- Vehicles and/or devices intend for use for medical care
- Electric vehicles having a maximum design speed above 25 km/h
- Vehicles having a rated voltage of more than 100 vdc or 240 vac
- Vehicles without an on-board driving operator
Who is BS EN 17128 for?
BS EN 17128 on Personal light electric vehicles (PLEV) - Requirements and test methods is useful for:
- Personal light electric vehicles (PLEV) manufacturers
- Personal light electric vehicles (PLEV) users
- Personal light electric vehicles (PLEV) maintenance and repair shops
- Health and safety bodies
- Vehicle regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS EN 17128?
BS EN 17128 provides marking guidelines so that the personal light electric vehicles can be identified and traced throughout its lifetime.
BS EN 17128 gives protective measures for electrical components, driving power management, speed limitations, batteries and structural integrity to reduce the risk of injuries to both third parties and the user during intended use.
BS EN 17128 specifies requirements that are intended to address the hazards associated with the users of vehicles falling on projections or rigid components (e.g. handlebars, levers) on vehicle possibly causing internal injury or skin puncture.
BS EN 17128 describes braking performance requirements that will allow you to improve the braking performance of the vehicle.
