Intertek allows you to move forward in the marketplace with our Personal E-Mobility Device Testing and Certification solutions including Electric Scooter and Hoverboard safety testing to industry standards like UL 2272
Personal E-Mobility Devices are compact, electrically powered vehicles designed for individual use, offering an eco-friendly alternative for short-distance travel and commuting. These devices often prioritize portability, convenience, and ease of use, making them ideal for urban environments and "last-mile" connectivity.
Common Types of Personal E-Mobility Devices
- Electric Scooters - Lightweight scooters powered by an electric motor, often foldable for easy transport
- Hoverboards - Self-balancing, two-wheeled devices controlled by body movements
- eBikes (Electric Bicycles) - Bicycles equipped with an electric motor to assist pedaling, providing a smoother ride over long distances
- Electric Skateboards - Motorized skateboards with wireless remote controls or app-based controls
- Electric Unicycles - Single-wheel devices that use gyroscopic balancing for movement and navigation
- Segways - Larger self-balancing scooters with handlebars, often used for commuting or touring
- Electric Roller Skates - Motorized skates that allow users to glide with minimal effort
Personal e-mobility devices are part of the broader micromobility movement, which seeks to provide sustainable, efficient, and accessible transportation options for individuals while reducing reliance on cars and contributing to a greener future.
Benefits of Personal E-Mobility Devices Testing
Testing personal e-mobility devices offers numerous benefits that ensure both safety and functionality for users. Through rigorous testing, manufacturers can identify potential design flaws, electrical issues, and mechanical weaknesses, ultimately reducing the risk of accidents or malfunctions during use. This helps build consumer trust in the reliability and durability of the devices. Additionally, testing ensures that the devices meet regulatory standards, ensuring they comply with local laws and safety guidelines, which is essential for avoiding legal complications. Performance aspects like battery efficiency, speed, and handling are optimized during testing, leading to better user experiences and extended device lifespans. Testing also supports innovation, enabling manufacturers to refine designs and stay competitive in a growing market for sustainable transportation. Ultimately, thorough testing of personal e-mobility devices leads to safer, more efficient, and eco-friendly transportation solutions.
Intertek's Solutions for Personal E-Mobility Devices
Intertek, working in partnership with manufacturers and regulatory authorities, provides comprehensive solutions to the Personal Transportation Device industry that will not only meet regulatory requirements, but will provide the opportunity to secure their place in the global retail space. Through our 360° suite of services, Intertek offers solutions for the hoverboards and electric scooters themselves, their batteries, battery packs, software, chemicals, labeling, packaging and more.
Intertek provides end-to-end solutions for compliance with CPSC and retailer requirements
- Physical Property Testing
- Chemical Testing
- UL 2272
- Battery, Battery Charger, and Battery Pack Testing
- Software Testing
Capabilities for the EU Market
- Charging Circuit Evaluation for Overcharge Protection
- Risk Assessment
- Battery and Battery Pack Evaluation
- Charging Circuit and Battery Charger Evaluation & EN/IEC 60335-2-29
- Other Parts of the Electrical System & EN/IEC 60950-1
- Mechanical Evaluation & Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Annex I
Intertek is a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) accepted by all regulators, major retailers and distributors and can test to UL 2272.
