Core Points - The new mandatory national standard for electric bicycles, "Safety Technical Specifications for Electric Bicycles," will be implemented starting September 1, 2023, requiring all manufacturers to cease production of non-compliant vehicles [1] - A transition period from September 1 to November 30, 2023, allows the sale of old standard vehicles, but from December 1, 2023, all sales of non-compliant vehicles will be prohibited [1] - Consumers are encouraged to participate in trade-in programs for old vehicles, with manufacturers like Luyuan Group planning to increase the supply of new standard models in these programs [1] - Vehicles produced after September 1 that do not meet the new standards will be considered illegal and cannot be registered [1] Industry Changes - Consumers are advised to compare new models from various brands after September 1, as both new standard vehicles and discounted old standard vehicles will be available during the transition period [2] - The Zhejiang Provincial Market Supervision Bureau will enhance supervision of sales to ensure compliance with the new standards, including the requirement for CCC certification and product qualification certificates [2] - Consumers must request a formal purchase invoice when buying electric bicycles, as the one-vehicle-one-invoice system is now in effect, and without a proper invoice, vehicles cannot be registered [2]

Core Points - The new group standard "Electric Bicycle Store Service Guidelines" will be implemented on July 1, focusing on product quality safety traceability and inventory verification systems for electric bicycle sales [1][2] - The standard prohibits the sale of electric bicycles to individuals under 16 years old and mandates clear pricing in stores [1] - The standard emphasizes the responsibility of sales outlets to establish a product quality safety management system and to provide consumer complaint channels [2] Group 1 - The standard requires sales outlets to clearly display prices and prohibits sales to individuals under 16 years old, with a notice in stores indicating "No riding electric bicycles under 16 years old" [1] - It mandates that production companies establish sales control and after-sales service systems, conducting regular checks and training for agents and stores to ensure product quality safety traceability [1] - The standard includes strict regulations on battery storage, fire safety equipment, and emergency drills to prevent fire hazards and battery thermal runaway risks [1][2] Group 2 - The standard specifies that complete vehicles should have their batteries disconnected to ensure no output, and removable lithium-ion batteries should be stored separately [2] - It emphasizes the main responsibility of sales outlets to establish a comprehensive product quality safety management system, defining roles for key personnel [2] - Stores are required to respond to consumer complaints within 48 hours and to educate consumers on safe usage, providing helmets that meet national standards [2]