EN 15194 After 15 May: Can You Still Sell Your EPACs?

LEVA-EU organises a practical Info-Meeting on the transition to the new EN 15194 — covering certification, battery requirements and what changes after the 15 May deadline.

Two versions of EN 15194, the European standard for EPACs, electric bicycles on two wheels, are currently in circulation. The difference between the two versions concerns the requirements for batteries.

The transition period between the “old” and the “new” version of the standard will end on 15 May 2026. From that date onward, 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 equipped with the batteries requirements that 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 will address these and many other questions during a dedicated online Info Meeting on the transition from the old to the new EN 15194.

The meeting will take place online on Tuesday, 31 March 2026, from 10.00 till 12.00 CET.

During the first half of the meeting, we will explain the details and implications of the transition from the old to the new EN 15194. During the second half, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions. We encourage you to send your questions in advance by email to annick@leva-eu.com.

Participation is free for LEVA-EU members. The participation fee for non-members is €195 per person, which includes the presentation that will be shared with participants after the meeting.

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

Participants must register and pay in advance via this webpage: https://tinyurl.com/dz3nt53m

We look forward to welcoming you to the LEVA-EU Info Meeting.

The LEVA-EU Team