L1e-L7e

All L-category vehicles

1. (1)

   length ≤ 4 000 mm or ≤ 3 000 mm for a L6e-B vehicle or ≤ 3 700 mm for a L7e-C vehicle, and

2. (2)

   width ≤ 2 000 mm, or ≤ 1 000 mm for a L1e vehicle, or ≤ 1 500 mm for a L6e-B or a L7e-C vehicle and

3. (3)

   height ≤ 2 500 mm and

L1e

Light two-wheel powered vehicle

1. (4)

   two wheels and powered by a propulsion as listed under Article 4(3) and

2. (5)

   engine capacity ≤ 50 cm³ if a PI internal combustion engine forms part of the vehicle’s propulsion configuration and

3. (6)

   maximum design vehicle speed ≤ 45 km/h and

4. (7)

   maximum continuous rated or net power (¹) ≤ 4 000 W and

5. (8)

   maximum mass

   technically permissible mass declared by the manufacturer and

L1e-A

Powered cycle

1. (9)

   cycles designed to pedal equipped with an auxiliary propulsion with the primary aim to aid pedalling and

2. (10)

   output of auxiliary propulsion is cut off at a vehicle speed ≤ 25 km/h and

3. (11)

   maximum continuous rated or net power (¹) ≤ 1 000 W and

4. (12)

   a powered three- or four-wheel cycle complying with supplemental specific sub-classification criteria (9) to (11) is classified as being technically equivalent to a two-wheel L1e-A vehicle.

L1e-B

Two-wheel moped

1. (9)

   any other vehicle of the L1e category that cannot be classified according to the criteria (9) to (12) of a L1e-A vehicle.

L2e

Three-wheel moped

1. (4)

   three wheels and powered by a propulsion as listed under Article 4(3) and

2. (5)

   engine capacity ≤ 50 cm³ if a PI internal combustion engine or engine capacity ≤ 500 cm³ if a CI combustion engine forms part of the vehicle’s propulsion configuration and

3. (6)

   maximum design vehicle speed ≤ 45 km/h and

4. (7)

   maximum continuous rated or net power (¹) ≤ 4 000 W and

5. (8)

   mass in running order ≤ 270 kg and

6. (9)

   equipped with a maximum of two seating positions, including the seating position for the driver and

L2e-P

Three-wheel moped for passenger transport

1. (10)

   L2e vehicle other than those complying with the specific classification criteria for a L2e-U vehicle.

L2e-U

Three-wheel moped for utility purposes

1. (10)

   exclusively designed for the carriage of goods with an open or enclosed, virtually even and horizontal loading bed that meets the following criteria:

   1. (a)
      ${\mathrm{length}}_{\mathrm{loading\; bed}}{\mathrm{\times \; width}}_{\mathrm{loading\; bed}}{\mathrm{\ge \; 0,3 \times \; Length}}_{\mathrm{vehicle}}{\mathrm{\times \; maximum\; Width}}_{\mathrm{vehicle}}$ or
   2. (b)

      an equivalent loading bed area as defined above in order to install machines and/or equipment and

   3. (c)

      designed with a loading bed area which is clearly separated by a rigid partition from the area reserved for the vehicle occupants and

   4. (d)

      the loading bed area shall be able to carry a minimum volume represented by a 600 mm cube.

L3e (²)

Two-wheel motorcycle

1. (4)

   two wheels and powered by propulsion as listed under Article 4(3) and

2. (5)

   maximum mass

   technically permissible mass declared by the manufacturer and

3. (6)

   two-wheel vehicle that cannot be classified as category L1e.

L3e-A1

Low-performance motorcycle

1. (7)

   engine capacity ≤ 125 cm³ and

2. (8)

   maximum continuous rated or net power (¹) ≤ 11 kW and

3. (9)

   power (¹)/weight ratio ≤ 0,1 kW/kg.

L3e-A2

Medium-performance motorcycle

1. (7)

   maximum continuous rated or net power (¹) ≤ 35 kW and

2. (8)

   power (¹)/weight ratio ≤ 0,2 kW/kg and

3. (9)

   not derived from a vehicle equipped with an engine of more than double its power (¹) and

4. (10)

   L3e vehicle that cannot be classified under supplemental sub-classification criteria (7), (8) and (9) of a L3e-A1 vehicle.

L3e-A3

High-performance motorcycle

1. (7)

   any other L3e vehicle that cannot be classified according to the classification criteria of a L3e-A1 or L3e-A2 vehicle.

L3e-AxE

(x = 1, 2 or 3)

Enduro motorcycles

1. (a)

   seat height ≥ 900 mm and

2. (b)

   ground clearance ≥ 310 mm and

3. (c)

   overall gear ratio in highest gear (primary gear ratio × secondary gear ratio in the highest speed × final drive ratio) ≥ 6,0 and

4. (d)

   mass in running order plus the mass of the propulsion battery in case of electric or hybrid electric propulsion ≤ 140 kg and

5. (e)

   no seating position for a passenger.

L3e-AxT

(x = 1, 2 or 3)

Trial motorcycles

1. (a)

   seat height ≤ 700 mm and

2. (b)

   ground clearance ≥ 280 mm and

3. (c)

   fuel tank capacity ≤ 4 litres and

4. (d)

   overall gear ratio in highest gear (primary gear ratio × secondary gear ratio in the highest speed × final drive ratio) ≥ 7,5 and

5. (e)

   mass in running order ≤ 100 kg and

6. (f)

   no seating position for a passenger.

L4e

Two-wheel motorcycle with side-car

1. (4)

   base powered vehicle complying with the classification and subclassification criteria for a L3e vehicle and

2. (5)

   base powered vehicle equipped with one side-car and

3. (6)

   with a maximum of four seating positions including the driver on the motorcycle with side car and

4. (7)

   a maximum of two seating positions for passengers in the side car and

5. (8)

   maximum mass

   technically permissible mass declared by the manufacturer.

L5e

Powered tricycle

1. (4)

   three wheels and powered by a propulsion as listed under Article 4(3) and

2. (5)

   mass in running order ≤ 1 000 kg and

3. (6)

   three-wheel vehicle that cannot be classified as a L2e vehicle and

L5e-A

Tricycle

1. (7)

   L5e vehicle other than those complying with the specific classification criteria for a L5e-B vehicle and

2. (8)

   with a maximum of five seating positions, including the seating position of the driver.

L5e-B

Commercial tricycle

1. (7)

   designed as a utility vehicle and characterised by an enclosed driving and passenger compartment accessible by maximum three sides and

2. (8)

   equipped with a maximum of two seating positions, including the seating position for the driver and

3. (9)

   exclusively designed for the carriage of goods with an open or enclosed, virtually even and horizontal loading bed that meets the following criteria:

   1. (a)
      ${\mathrm{length}}_{\mathrm{loading\; bed}}{\mathrm{\times \; width}}_{\mathrm{loading\; bed}}{\mathrm{\ge \; 0,3\; \times \; Length}}_{\mathrm{vehicle}}{\mathrm{\times \; Width}}_{\mathrm{vehicle}}$ or
   2. (b)

      an equivalent loading bed area as defined above designed to install machines and/or equipment and

   3. (c)

      designed with a loading bed area which is clearly separated by a rigid partition from the area reserved for the vehicle occupants and

   4. (d)

      the loading bed area shall be able to carry a minimum volume represented by a 600 mm cube.

L6e

Light quadricycle

1. (4)

   four wheels and powered by a propulsion as listed under Article 4(3) and

2. (5)

   maximum design vehicle speed ≤ 45 km/h and

3. (6)

   the mass in running order ≤ 425 kg and

4. (7)

   engine capacity ≤ 50 cm³ if a PI engine or engine capacity ≤ 500 cm³ if a CI engine forms part of the vehicle’s propulsion configuration and

5. (8)

   equipped with a maximum of two seating positions, including the seating position for the driver and

L6e-A

Light on-road quad

1. (9)

   L6e vehicle not complying with the specific classification criteria for a L6e-B vehicle and

2. (10)

   maximum continuous rated or net power (¹) ≤ 4 000 W.

L6e-B

Light quadri-mobile

1. (9)

   enclosed driving and passenger compartment accessible by maximum three sides and

2. (10)

   maximum continuous rated or net power (¹) ≤ 6 000 W and

L6e-BP

Light quadri-mobile for passenger transport

1. (11)

   L6e-B vehicle mainly designed for passenger transport and

2. (12)

   L6e-B vehicle other than those complying with the specific classification criterion for a L6e-BU vehicle.

L6e-BU

Light quadri-mobile for utility purposes

1. (11)

   exclusively designed for the carriage of goods with an open or enclosed, virtually even and horizontal loading bed that meets the following criteria:

   1. (a)
      ${\mathrm{length}}_{\mathrm{loading\; bed}}{\mathrm{\times \; width}}_{\mathrm{loading\; bed}}{\mathrm{\ge \; 0,3\; \times \; Length}}_{\mathrm{vehicle}}{\mathrm{\times \; Width}}_{\mathrm{vehicle}}$ or
   2. (b)

      an equivalent loading bed area as defined above in order to install machines and/or equipment and

   3. (c)

      designed with a loading bed area which is clearly separated by a rigid partition from the area reserved for the vehicle occupants and

   4. (d)

      the loading bed area shall be able to carry a minimum volume represented by a 600 mm cube.

L7e

Heavy quadricycle

1. (4)

   four wheels and powered by a propulsion as listed under Article 4(3) and

2. (5)

   mass in running order:

   1. (a)

      ≤ 450 kg for transport of passengers;

   2. (b)

      ≤ 600 kg for transport of goods.

   and

3. (6)

   L7e vehicle that cannot be classified as a L6e vehicle and

L7e-A

Heavy on-road quad

1. (7)

   L7e vehicle not complying with the specific classification criteria for a L7e-B or a L7e-C vehicle and

2. (8)

   vehicle designed for the transport of passengers only and

3. (9)

   maximum continuous rated or net power (¹) ≤ 15 kW and

L7e-A1

A1 heavy on-road quad

1. (10)

   maximum two straddle seating positions, including the seating position for the rider and

2. (11)

   handlebar to steer.

L7e-A2

A2 heavy on-road quad

1. (10)

   L7e-A vehicle not complying with the specific classification criteria for a L7e-A1 vehicle and

2. (11)

   maximum two non-straddle seating positions, including the seating position for the driver.

L7e-B

Heavy all terrain quad

1. (7)

   L7e vehicle not complying with the specific classification criteria for a L7e-C vehicle and

2. (8)

   ground clearance ≥180 mm and

L7e-B1

All terrain quad

1. (9)

   maximum two straddle seating positions, including the seating position for the rider and

2. (10)

   equipped with a handlebar to steer and

3. (11)

   maximum design vehicle speed ≤ 90 km/h and

4. (12)

   wheelbase to ground clearance ratio ≤ 6.

L7e-B2

Side-by-side buggy

1. (9)

   L7e-B vehicle other than a L7e-B1 vehicle and

2. (10)

   maximum three non-straddle seats of which two positioned side-by-side, including the seating position for the driver and

3. (11)

   maximum continuous rated or net power (¹) ≤ 15 kW and

4. (12)

   wheelbase to ground clearance ratio ≤ 8.

L7e-C

Heavy quadri-mobile

1. (7)

   L7e vehicle not complying with the specific classification criteria for a L7e-B vehicle and

2. (8)

   maximum continuous rated or net power (¹) ≤ 15 kW and

3. (9)

   maximum design vehicle speed ≤ 90 km/h and

4. (10)

   enclosed driving and passenger compartment accessible via maximum three sides and

L7e-CP

Heavy quadri-mobile for passenger transport

1. (11)

   L7e-C vehicle not complying with the specific classification criteria for a L7e-CU vehicle and

2. (12)

   maximum four non-straddle seats, including the seating position for the driver.

L7e-CU

Heavy quadri-mobile for utility purposes

1. (11)

   exclusively designed for the carriage of goods with an open or enclosed, virtually even and horizontal loading bed that meets the following criteria:

   1. (a)
      ${\mathrm{length}}_{\mathrm{loading\; bed}}{\mathrm{\times \; width}}_{\mathrm{loading\; bed}}{\mathrm{\ge \; 0,3 \times \; Length}}_{\mathrm{vehicle}}{\mathrm{\times \; Width}}_{\mathrm{vehicle}}$ or
   2. (b)

      an equivalent loading bed area as defined above designed to install machines and/or equipment and

   3. (c)

      designed with a loading bed area which is clearly separated by a rigid partition from the area reserved for the vehicle occupants and

   4. (d)

      the loading bed area shall be able to carry a minimum volume represented by a 600 mm cube and

2. (12)

   maximum two non-straddle seats, including the seating position for the driver.

A

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PROPULSION PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

1

23 & 24

environmental test procedures related to exhaust emissions, evaporative emissions, greenhouse gas emissions, fuel consumption and reference fuels

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

2

maximum design vehicle speed, maximum torque, maximum continuous total engine power of propulsion

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

3

test procedures related to sound

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

B

VEHICLE FUNCTIONAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

1

22

audible warning devices

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

2

braking, including anti-lock and combined brake systems

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

3

electrical safety

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

4

manufacturer declaration requirements regarding endurance testing of functional safety systems, parts and equipment

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

5

front and rear protective structures

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

6

glazing, windscreen wipers and washers, defrosting and demisting devices

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

X

IF

X

IF

IF

IF

IF

X

7

driver-operated controls including identification of controls, tell-tales and indicators

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

8

installation of lighting and light signalling devices, including automatic switching-on of lighting

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

9

rearward visibility

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

10

rollover protective structure (ROPS)

X

11

safety belt anchorages and safety belts

IF

X

IF

IF

IF

X

X

X

12

seating position (saddles and seats)

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

13

steer-ability, cornering properties and turn-ability

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

14

installation of tyres

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

15

vehicle maximum speed limitation plate and location on vehicle

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

X

X

IF

16

vehicle occupant protection, including interior fittings, head restraint and vehicle doors

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

17

maximum continuous rated or net power and/or vehicle speed limitation by design

X

X

X

IF

IF

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

18

vehicle structure integrity

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

C

VEHICLE CONSTRUCTION AND GENERAL TYPE-APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS

1

20

anti-tampering measures

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

2

25

arrangements for type-approval procedures

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

3

33

conformity of production requirements

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

4

18

coupling devices and attachments

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

5

18

devices to prevent unauthorised use

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

6

18

electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

7

18

external projections

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

8

18

fuel storage

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

9

18

load platforms

IF

X

IF

IF

IF

IF

10

18

masses and dimensions

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

11

21

on-board diagnostics

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

12

18

passenger handholds and footrests

X

IF

IF

IF

IF

IF

X

IF

IF

IF

IF

13

18

registration plate space

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

14

18

repair and maintenance information

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

15

18

stands

X

X

X

C2

REQUIREMENTS OF TECHNICAL SERVICES

16

65

performance standards and assessment of technical services

1.

Application of delegated act on environmental and propulsion performance requirements, items as listed in Annex II (A)

1.1.

Test type I, tailpipe emission test after cold start

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—

—

—

1.1.1.

Test cycle

—

—

—

—

1.1.1.1.

Test type I, ECE R 47 test cycle

L1e, L2e, L6e

1.1.2017

1.1.2018

31.12.2020

1.1.1.2.

Test type I, ECE R 40 (with extra urban driving cycle if applicable)

L5e-B, L7e-B, L7e-C

1.1.2016

1.1.2017

31.12.2020

1.1.1.3.

Test type I, WMTC, stage 2

L3e, L4e, L5e-A, L7e-A

1.1.2016

1.1.2017

31.12.2020

1.1.1.4.

Test type I, revised WMTC based test cycle

L1e-L7e

1.1.2020

1.1.2021

1.1.2.

Test type I, tailpipe emission limits

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—

—

1.1.2.1.

Euro 4: Annex VI A1

L1e, L2e, L6e

1.1.2017

1.1.2018

31.12.2020

1.1.2.2.

Euro 4: Annex VI A1

L3e, L4e, L5e, L7e

1.1.2016

1.1.2017

31.12.2020

1.1.2.3.

Euro 5: Annex VI A2

L1e-L7e

1.1.2020

1.1.2021

1.2.

Test type II, emissions test at (increased) idle/free acceleration

1.2.1.

Test type II, emissions test at (increased) idle/free acceleration

L1e, L2e, L6e

1.1.2017

1.1.2018

1.2.2.

Test type II, emissions test at (increased) idle/free acceleration

L3e, L4e, L5e, L7e

1.1.2016

1.1.2017

1.3.

Test type III, zero crankcase gas emissions

1.3.1.

Test type III, zero crankcase gas emissions

L1e, L2e, L6e

1.1.2017

1.1.2018

1.3.2.

Test type III, zero crankcase gas emissions

L3e, L4e, L5e, L7e

1.1.2016

1.1.2017

1.4.

Test type IV, evaporative emissions

—

—

—

1.4.1.

Fuel tank permeability test

L1e, L2e, L6e

1.1.2017

1.1.2017

1.4.2.

Fuel tank permeability test

L3e, L4e, L5e, L7e

1.1.2016

1.1.2016

1.4.3.

SHED test procedure

L3e, L4e, L5e-A, L7e-A

1.1.2016

1.1.2017

1.4.4.

SHED test procedure

L6e-A

1.1.2017

1.1.2018

1.4.5.

SHED test limits, Annex VI (C1)

L3e, L4e, L5e-A, L7e-A

1.1.2016

1.1.2017

31.12.2020

1.4.6.

SHED test limits, Annex VI (C1)

L6e-A

1.1.2017

1.1.2018

31.12.2020

1.4.7.

SHED test or fuel permeation test, pending study results referred to in Article 23(4) and (5)

L1e-A, L1e-B, L2e, L5e-B, L6e-B, L7e-B, L7e-C

1.1.2020

1.1.2021

1.4.8.

SHED test limits, Annex VI (C2), pending study results referred to in Article 23(4) and (5)

L1e-L7e

1.1.2020

1.1.2021

1.5.

Test type V, durability testing (³)

1.5.1.

Euro 4 durability mileage, Annexes VII (A) and (B)

L1e, L2e, L6e

1.1.2017

1.1.2018

31.12.2020

1.5.2.

Euro 4 durability mileage, Annexes VII (A) and (B)

L3e, L4e, L5e, L7e

1.1.2016

1.1.2017

31.12.2020

1.5.3.

Euro 5, durability mileage, Annexes VII (A) and (B)

L1e-L7e

1.1.2020

1.1.2021

1.6.

A test type VI has not been attributed

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—

—

—

1.7.

Test type VII, greenhouse gas emissions/fuel or energy consumption determination and reporting

—

1.7.1.

Test type VII, greenhouse gas emissions/fuel or energy consumption determination and reporting

L1e, L2e, L6e

1.1.2017

1.1.2018

1.7.2.

Test type VII, greenhouse gas emissions/fuel or energy consumption determination and reporting

L3e, L4e, L5e, L7e

1.1.2016

1.1.2017

1.8.

Test type VIII, OBD environmental test

—

—

1.8.1.

OBD stage I functional requirements

L3e, L4e, L5e-A, L6e-A, L7e-A

1.1.2016; for L6e-A:1.1.2017

1.1.2017; for L6e-A:1.1.2018

31.12.2020

OBD stage I environmental test procedure (test type VIII)

OBD stage I environmental test thresholds, Annex VI (B1)

1.8.2.

OBD stage I functional requirements

L3e-L7e

1.1.2020

1.1.2021

OBD stage I environmental test procedure (test type VIII)

OBD stage I environmental test thresholds, Annex VI (B2)

1.8.3.

OBD stage II functional requirements, pending Article 23(4) and (5)

L3e, L5e-A, L6e-A, L7e-A

1.1.2020

1.1.2021

OBD stage II environmental test procedures (test type VIII), pending Article 23(4) and (5)

OBD stage II environmental test thresholds, Annex VI (B2), pending Article 23(4) and (5)

1.9.

Test type IX, sound level (³)

1.9.1.

Sound level test procedure and limit values Annex VI (D)

L1e, L2e, L6e

1.1.2017

1.1.2018

31.12.2020

1.9.2.

Sound level test procedure and limit values (³), Annex VI (D)

L3e, L4e, L5e, L7e

1.1.2016

1.1.2017

31.12.2020

1.9.3.

UNECE regulations Nos 9, 41, 63, 92 and limits of Annex VI (D)

L1e-L7e

1.9.4.

UNECE regulations Nos 9, 41, 63, 92 and associated new limit values proposed by the Commission

L1e-L7e

1.1.2020

1.1.2021

1.10.

Propulsion performance tests and requirements regarding maximum design vehicle speed, maximum torque, maximum continuous rated or net power and maximum peak power

1.10.1.

Propulsion performance tests and requirements

L1e, L2e, L6e

1.1.2017

1.1.2018

1.10.2.

Propulsion performance tests and requirements

L3e, L4e, L5e, L7e

1.1.2016

1.1.2017

2.

Application of delegated act on vehicle functional safety requirements, items as listed in Annex II (B) (³)

2.1.

Application of delegated act on vehicle functional safety requirements, items as listed in Annex II (B) (³)

L1e, L2e, L6e

1.1.2017

1.1.2018

2.2.

Application of delegated act on vehicle functional safety requirements, items as listed in Annex II (B) (³)

L3e, L4e, L5e, L7e

1.1.2016

1.1.2017

2.3.

Annex VIII, enhanced safety features (³)

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—

2.3.1.

Automatic switching-on of lighting

L1e-L7e

1.1.2016

1.1.2016

2.3.2.

Safe cornering device (differential or equivalent)

L1e-L7e

1.1.2016

1.1.2017

2.3.3.

Advanced Brake Systems, obligatory fitting

L3e

1.1.2016

1.1.2017

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3.

Application of delegated act on vehicle construction requirements, items as listed in Annex II (C) (³)

3.1.

Application of delegated act on vehicle construction requirements, items as listed in Annex II (C) (³)

L1e, L2e, L6e

1.1.2017

1.1.2018

3.2.

Application of delegated act on vehicle construction requirements, items as listed in Annex II (C) (³)

L3e, L4e, L5e, L7e

1.1.2016

1.1.2017

4.

Application of implementing act on administrative requirements

4.1.

Application of implementing act on administrative requirements

L1e, L2e, L6e

1.1.2017

1.1.2018

4.2.

Application of implementing act on administrative requirements

L3e, L4e, L5e, L7e

1.1.2016

1.1.2017