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0Erinome: Hello dear friends, today we are going to talk about the new electric bike rules starting September 1st. I'm Erinome.
Enceladus: Hi everyone, I'm Enceladus. Oh right! I saw news about this. The new standard is called GB17761-2024, right? It replaces the old 2018 one?
Erinome: Yes! And it’s a big update. Let’s start with the most important change—speed. Do you know the new speed limit?
Enceladus: Hmm, I think it’s 25km/h? Like, when using electric power, the bike can’t go faster than that?
Erinome: Exactly! If the speed goes over 25km/h, the motor stops working in 0.5 seconds. No more power! Oh, but the note says if you go downhill, speed might超过25, but the motor won’t help. Safe, right?
Enceladus: Oh right, downhill is natural. So no more “fast bikes” now? That should reduce accidents.
Erinome: Another big change is about weight. Old lead-acid battery bikes could be up to 55kg. Now it’s 63kg!
Enceladus: Wow, 63kg? So bigger batteries? More range?
Erinome: Yes! More battery capacity means longer distance—maybe 70-80km per charge. Good for daily commuting!
Enceladus: What about materials? I heard something about plastic?
Erinome: Oh right! Plastic can’t be more than 5.5% of the bike’s total weight. Why? To reduce fire risk. Plastic burns easy and makes toxic smoke. Less plastic = safer!
Enceladus: Sad, but smart. Fires are scary.
Erinome: And anti-tampering! You know, some people used to “unlock” bikes to go faster. Now batteries, controllers, speed limiters have anti-tampering designs. Can’t change them!
Enceladus: Oh no! So no more speeding tricks? That’s strict but good for safety.
Erinome: Also,北斗定位! Commercial bikes must have it, home bikes can choose. It tracks the bike’s location. If stolen, you can find it!
Enceladus: Wow, that’s cool! Like a bike GPS.
Erinome: Remember old bikes had to have pedals? Now no! Not mandatory. So bikes look cleaner, no more pedal accidents.
Enceladus: Oh right! Pedals were annoying. Some people never used them. Good change.
Erinome: And the bike must have a “suggested use time” on the label. Like, how long it’s safe to use. Not a hard rule, but a guide.
Enceladus: Smart. So people know when to check the bike’s safety.
Erinome: Now, big question—what if I already have an old bike? Do I need to throw it away?
Enceladus: I was worried about that! My bike is 2 years old.
Erinome: Don’t panic! The government says no forced淘汰. But some places have “old for new” subsidies. Like Tianjin—give back your old bike, buy a new one, get 500 or 600 yuan!
Enceladus: Oh nice! 500 yuan is helpful. So old bikes can still be used, but new ones are safer.
Erinome: When buying new bikes, check two things: CCC mark and certificate. The CCC mark means it passed safety tests. The certificate has the bike’s info—make sure it matches the real bike!
Enceladus: How to check? Scan the QR code on the certificate?
Erinome: Yes! Or go to the government website. Important to avoid bad bikes.
Enceladus: What about selling? When do shops stop selling old standard bikes?
Erinome: New bikes made after September 1 must follow the new standard. But old standard bikes can be sold until November 30. Then all new sales must be new standard.
Enceladus: So 3 months过渡期 for shops. Good, no waste.
Erinome: For上牌, in Tianjin, you need ID,发票, certificate. If buying online, you need to register the old bike first. And 207 police stations can help, or 100 shops do “one-stop”上牌.
Enceladus: Oh right, easy! No more long lines.
Erinome: Also, fire safety! The new standard makes bikes more fire-resistant. Less plastic, better materials. Fewer fires, which is great for families.
Enceladus: Yes! Bikes in buildings sometimes catch fire. This helps.
Erinome: So, to sum up: 25km/h speed, less plastic, anti-tampering, 北斗定位, no pedals, suggested use time. All for safety.
Enceladus: And old bikes are safe to use. No need to worry. Just buy new ones carefully.
Erinome: Exactly! The new rules make bikes safer, smarter, and more user-friendly.
Enceladus: Okay, that’s a lot. But good changes. So when buying a new bike, check CCC, certificate, and maybe get the补贴 in Tianjin.
Erinome: Yes! And remember, safety first.
Enceladus: Alright, that’s it for today. Thanks for sharing, Erinome!
Erinome: You’re welcome! Stay safe on the road, everyone. Let’s talk again next time!
