Meaning of eligible device
4 Meaning of eligible device
An eligible device is an e-bicycle or e-scooter that—
has not previously been sold or used; and
is fitted with a battery management system; and
is supplied with a charger that—
is marked with the regulatory compliance mark in compliance with the RCM standard; and
is registered in the national register under the Electrical Safety Act 2002.
However, an eligible device does not include an accessory for the device, other than a charger for the device.
Examples of accessories for an eligible device—
• helmets
• baskets, lights, mirrors or locks that are not part of the eligible device
In this section—
battery management system means a system designed to manage the charging and discharging of cells in a battery to enable a safe range of voltages and currents to be applied or supplied by the battery.
RCM standard means AS/NZS 4417 (Regulatory compliance mark for electrical and electronic equipment), published jointly by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand.
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