Electric Bicycle: Chinese Style Dominator

If you have been to Southeast Asian countries such as India, Indonesia, Vietnam, etc., during peak commuting hours, you will be amazed by the swarming army of motorcycles - the motorcycle ownership in these three countries is 221 million, 112 million, and 45 million respectively, especially in Vietnam, which has a population of less than 100 million, with an average of one motorcycle per two people. In China, the dominant force is not motorcycles, but electric bicycles - the total number of vehicles in 2024 is 350 million (353 million cars), with an average of one per four people; And the total number of motorcycles is 123 million (with an average of 11 people owning one), ranking second in the world.

Electric bicycle safety 'protective net' continues to upgrade

As an important short distance travel tool with a population of nearly 400 million vehicles in China, electric bicycles are facing tests of product quality and safety performance while rapidly becoming popular. The frequent occurrence of fire accidents constantly reminds all parties to further strengthen the safety management of electric bicycles, which is urgent. In the eyes of industry insiders, in the future, with the implementation of relevant technical specifications and the deepening of comprehensive fire safety management work, measures such as strengthening standard execution, improving supporting facilities, and strengthening regulatory enforcement will further enhance the intrinsic safety level of electric bicycle products and build a safer and more reliable travel environment.

The new national standard leads the development of electric bicycles

One of the main causes of electric bicycle fires and traffic accidents is the dismantling of speed limit devices, tampering with engine rated power, and arbitrary modification of batteries. The new national standard has improved the anti tampering requirements and methods for battery packs, controllers, and speed limiters, clarified mutual recognition and coordination functions, and technically increased the difficulty of tampering. In addition, to meet the personalized needs of consumers, the new national standard no longer requires the installation of pedal riding devices and explicitly encourages the installation of rearview mirrors and turn signals, providing more flexible choices for enterprise production and user consumption.