China has rolled out updated national safety standards for electric tricycles. The new rules set stricter requirements on braking, lighting, stability and battery safety.
Electric tricycles are widely used in Chinese towns and rural areas for family trips and cargo transport. Some unqualified low-speed models used to cause safety risks. The new standards push manufacturers to upgrade product quality.
Qualified electric tricycles need registration before running on roads. The regulation helps reduce traffic accidents and supports the healthy development of the domestic and export market.
