VEHICLE & MOBILITY

UN Regulation No. 136 — Electric Power Train Safety for L-Category Vehicles

UN R136 sets type-approval requirements for electric power trains and rechargeable energy storage systems in specified L-category vehicles.

When it matters

Relevant when an electric motorcycle, moped, three-wheeler, or qualifying quadricycle needs type approval in a jurisdiction applying UN R136.

Key considerations

Applies through vehicle type approval, not generic battery certification.
Covers electric-shock and REESS safety.
Controlled configurations and authority review are required.

Project preparation

Confirm vehicle category, route, voltage, and regulation series.
Define mounting, interfaces, isolation, protection logic, and warnings.
Coordinate vehicle samples, documents, and prescribed testing.

Coordinate vehicle and battery evidence

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