The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) approved and released the mandatory national standard Safety requirements for lithium‑ion batteries for electric motorcycles and electric light motorcycles, which will take effect on July 1, 2027.

2026-10-16

The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) approved and released the mandatory national standard Safety requirements for lithium‑ion batteries for electric motorcycles and electric light motorcycles, which will take effect on July 1, 2027. SAMR, jointly with the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), updated the standard in response to rapid growth in China’s electric motorcycle sector and wider use of lithium‑ion batteries rising amid safety risks. The standard defines safety technical requirements and test methods for lithium‑ion batteries used on electric motorcycles and electric light motorcycles.