Singapore, the land with plenty of rules and regulations for you to follow. It was not even a surprise anymore as the E-Bike or Power-Assisted Bicycle (PAB) rules got more complicated as the years went by. However, we do have to admit that many of these rules and regulations were implemented with the intention of keeping Singapore safe.
Due to the tight regulations set by the Land Transport Authority (LTA), there are many processes that E-Bike has to go through before you can officially call it yours. Here’s how it goes.
Stages Of Attaining LTA’s Orange Seal Tag
- Manufacturers would firstly have to ensure that the charger of the PAB is approved and certified with a Safety Mark (example shown in photo above) to comply with Singapore safety requirements, including fire risk and interference to other equipment. You can find out more about this over at enterprisesg’s website.
- Once that is ensured, the PAB can then be sent to the Authorised Inspection Centre (AIC). They are the ones that will check PAB specification and legal documentations for the Land Transport Authority (LTA).
- The LTA-AIC will then do a thorough check and recheck to ensure public safety. These checks include a road test of the PAB and each subsequent PABs. Only when all the PAB has passed the test and has it’s verification completed then AIC will seal the PAB with official gold/orange LTA seal individually.
- This whole process before getting an orange seal can take up to a year due to the insufficient resources and massive administration work.
- This whole process before getting an orange seal can take up to a year due to the insufficient resources and massive administration work.
- A few days after PAB sealing, LTA will send over a registration and ownership documentation, similar to the ownership documentation of a motorcycle or a car, to the Manufacturer. LTA will also issue license plate numbers which will need to be fixed permanently on the PABs. The E-Bikes are now legally “owned” by the Manufacturers.
- Only after this step, will it be possible to sell the E-Bikes as an LTA-approved E-Bike.
- Only after this step, will it be possible to sell the E-Bikes as an LTA-approved E-Bike.
Selling The Power-Assisted Bicycle (PAB)
After you have made the purchase of the E-Bike, it isn’t exactly yours just yet! There is still a process of Ownership Transfer to happen.
So what happens is, we (Retailer), would have to send over your personal details to the Manufacturer, who would then have to send the Ownership Transfer request to One Motoring.
If you would like to know more about Ownership Transfer, you can click here to read a blog post we have already written about it!
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I never knew it took so many stages to get an e-bike approved in Singapore! I think this is a good thing though, as it ensures the safety of users. Can’t wait for more LTA-approved e-bikes on the market!
Hi Wendy Lee, thanks for sharing your thoughts! We’re glad you appreciate the importance of a thorough approval process for e-bikes in Singapore. At Eko Life, we believe that safety should be our top priority when it comes to e-mobility products. Our team is always excited about new LTA-approved e-bikes entering the market, as they provide added peace of mind for users. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] or +65 6589 8877.
I’m actually planning to buy an e-bike soon! Thanks for breaking down the process, it’s really helpful. I hope retailers make it easy for us to transfer ownership after purchase.
You’re welcome, Siti Nur! Congratulations on planning to buy an e-bike soon! We’re glad that our blog post was helpful in breaking down the process for you. At Eko Life, we understand the importance of a smooth ownership transfer after purchasing an e-bike. That’s why we encourage retailers to facilitate this process seamlessly. If you have any questions or concerns about the ownership transfer process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] or +65 6589 8877. We’re here to help! We wish you a great e-bike experience and look forward to seeing you on our roads!
I’m curious about what kind of thorough check and recheck LTA-AIC does on e-bikes. I hope they’re looking out for the environment too, with all these e-bikes reducing carbon footprint.
Hi Tan Wei, thank you for your interest in the thorough check and recheck process that LTA-AIC conducts on e-bikes. At Eko Life, we’re proud to be a part of the e-mobility movement, and we’re glad to hear that you’re thinking about the environmental impact of these vehicles. The LTA-AIC’s checks ensure that all approved e-bikes meet strict safety and emission standards, which aligns with our goal of promoting sustainable transportation options. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] or +65 6589 8877. We’re always happy to help.