The Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regulations 2021

Energy efficiency requirements for motors

2.—(1) From 1 July 2023, motors must meet the following requirements.

(2) The energy efficiency of

(a) Ex eb increased safety motors—

(i) with a rated output equal to or above 0.12 kW and equal to or below 1,000 kW; and

(ii) with 2, 4, 6 or 8 poles; and

(b) single-phase motors with a rated output equal to or above 0.12 kW,

must correspond to at least the IE2 efficiency level set out in Table 21 or Table 24, as appropriate.

(3) The energy efficiency of three-phase motors—

(a) which are not—

(i) brake motors;

(ii) Ex eb increased safety motors; or

(iii) other explosion-protected motors;

(b) with a rated output equal to or above 75 kW and equal to or below 200 kW; and

(c) with 2, 4, or 6 poles,

must correspond to at least the IE4 efficiency level set out in Table 23 or Table 26, as appropriate.