Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Documents:

Safe Charging and Storage of Lithium-Ion Batteries – Detailed guide for specialty bicycle retailers.
Battery Safety Best Practices – One-page handout for consumers.
Submerged Battery Advice – Document released 29 Sep, 2022.
Consumer Submerged Battery Advisory – Document released 29 Sep, 2022.
NYC Inspection Checklist – Inspection Checklist for Micromobility Devices and Batteries.

UL Solutions Certification Link:

UL Solutions, a global independent safety science company with more than a century of expertise innovating safety solutions, has provided a listing of all brands that has tested with UL to meet standards. The list is available here: https://productiq.ulprospector.com/en/search?term=qgns

Act Lab e-Validation Link:

Act Lab, a provider of compliance testing for the e-bike and e-mobility industry, has provided a listing of all models that the lab has tested to meet standards. The list is available here: https://act-lab.com/e-validate

List of Incentive Programs:

Ride Review

Call 2 Recycle E-Bike Safety for Retailers:

Download the Guide on Their Retailer Page

Electric Bike Laws – State by State:

Electric bicycle (e-bike) laws are different in every state, and can be confusing for riders, retailers, and suppliers. PeopleForBikes is making riding an electric bicycle easy and accessible for all. Find your state’s specific rules here: https://www.peopleforbikes.org/electric-bikes/state-laws

Bicycle Industry E-Bike Safety & Standards Panel:

The NBDA provides a quarterly platform for industry experts to meet and discuss the risks, concerns, and best practices regarding lithium-ion batteries and e-mobility devices safety, standards, and compliance. Find the next forum on our event calendar here: https://nbda.com/events

The NBDA wishes to unite industry experts in a panel discussion to circulate best practices to align the industry. During the meeting, the NBDA organized panel of experts will talk through an agenda on various topics. The NBDA invites all interested parties to participate in or attend the meeting. While in attendance, retailers or industry members not on the panel will have a chance to ask questions via chat. The NBDA also invites interested parties to join the expert panel, submit discussion topics, or request to present to the panel experts (learn more about how you can submit requests on the forum event pages). All Forums will be recorded and posted on the NBDA YouTube Channel.

Segments addressed:

• Lithium-Ion Battery topics- Standards and Certifications, standardized policy on shipping, receiving, storage, maintaining, charging, selling, and servicing.
• Insurance Coverages
• Supplier Best Practices
• Retailer Best Practices
• Recycling Best Practices
• Consumer Education

NBDA E-Bike Database:

The NBDA is compiling an e-bicycle specific database that focuses on current certifications and insurances held. The intent of the database is to create a quick-access resource for our members to be able to review multiple e-bicycle brands and their certifications held. If you would like to be included, please fill out the form below. If your information changes at any point, please edit your information so that the database remains current. The database will be under constant review by both the NBDA and associated firms, testing labs, and brokers to ensure the information submitted is accurate. Although the NBDA and above mentioned partners will do our due diligence to ensure accuracy, the NBDA and partners cannot be held liable for inaccurate information found within. Access to the database is open to the public, and all companies regardless of NBDA membership status may submit and edit data within.