Two versions of EN 15194, the European standard for EPACs (electric bicycles on two wheels), were in circulation until recently. The difference between the two versions concerns the battery requirements. The transition period between the “old” and the “new” version of the standard ended on 15 May 2026. Since that date, only the most recent version of EN 15194 may be used.

LEVA-EU continues to receive many requests for clarification about this transition. Companies are asking questions such as:

• Can we still sell EPACs that comply with the old standard after 15 May?
• Do we need to recall EPACs whose battery requirements comply with IEC 62133?
• Are our EPACs compliant if their batteries meet EN 50604-1?
• Will my EN 15194:2017 certificate remain valid after 15 May?
• Do existing EPAC models need to be re-certified?
• Is an EPAC fully compliant with EU legislation if it complies with EN 15194?
• Does EN 15194 also apply to electric cargo bikes?
• Is the CE marking on EPACs certified according to EN 15194:2017 still valid?
• If I comply with EN 15194, do I automatically comply with the EU Battery Regulation?

LEVA-EU addresses these and many other questions in a dedicated Briefing on the transition from the old to the new EN 15194.

This Briefing is free for LEVA-EU members. Companies that are not members of LEVA-EU can obtain the Briefing at a price of €195 (ex VAT).

To order the Briefing, send an email to annick@leva-eu.com with the full name and address of your company as well as your VAT number. We will send you an invoice, and upon receipt of payment, we will send you the Briefing.

If your company joins LEVA-EU within three months after the Info Meeting, that amount will be deducted from the LEVA-EU membership fee.