Overview
ISO/TR 13062:2015 - "Electric mopeds and motorcycles - Terminology and classification" is a Technical Report from ISO/TC 22/SC 38 that establishes a standardized vocabulary for terms and definitions related to the electric propulsion systems of electrically propelled mopeds and motorcycles. Rather than prescribing test methods, the report clarifies language used across standards and technical documents to improve consistency in design, testing, regulation and communication.
Key topics
The report organizes terms and definitions across vehicle types, components and performance, including:
- Vehicle classification
- Definitions for motorcycle, moped, electric vehicle (EV), battery-electric vehicle (BEV), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), plug-in HEV/PHEV and fuel cell hybrid-electric vehicle (FCHEV). (Example limits: moped maximum design speed ≤ 50 km/h; motorcycle unladen weight ≤ 400 kg.)
- Construction & components
- Terms for propulsion system, electric power train, auxiliary electric system, drive direction control, live/exposed conductive parts, electrical chassis, isolation-resistance monitoring system and related components such as electric motors and controllers.
- Battery and RESS terminology
- Vocabulary for traction batteries, RESS (Rechargeable Energy Storage Systems), battery structure, specifications and performance descriptors.
- Performance & drivability
- Standardized terms for reference range, reference energy consumption, maximum speed, acceleration ability, hill starting ability, range at 80% maximum speed and methods cross-referenced to ISO 13064 series.
- Safety & protection against electric shock
- Definitions for maximum working voltage, voltage class A/B (e.g., class A ≤ 30 V ac or ≤ 60 V dc), isolation resistance, creepage distance, barrier/enclosure, basic/supplementary/double/reinforced insulation, protection degree (IPXXx references), and potential equalization.
- Charger and charging modes
- Terminology for on-board/off-board chargers and charging modes.
Applications - who uses it and why
ISO/TR 13062:2015 is intended for:
- Standards developers harmonizing language across ISO/TC 22/SC 38 documents
- Manufacturers and OEMs specifying motors, controllers, traction batteries and chargers
- Test laboratories and certification bodies ensuring consistent interpretation of test procedures
- Regulators and safety engineers referencing clear definitions in legislation and safety assessments
- Design engineers and researchers working on electric mopeds and motorcycles interoperability, safety and performance benchmarking
Using one authoritative terminology reduces ambiguity in technical specifications, compliance documents, procurement, and international communication.
Related standards
Keywords: ISO/TR 13062:2015, electric mopeds, electric motorcycles, terminology, classification, traction battery, motor controller, regenerative braking, voltage class, isolation resistance.