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title: Specific requirements for category L electric vehicles
ref_no: UN R136
status: In force
effective_on: 2016-01-20
market: UN ECE (E-Mark)
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# UN R136 Specific requirements for category L electric vehicles

| | |
|---|---|
| Effective | 2016-01-20 |
| Scope | Electric motorcycles and light electric vehicles |
| Key requirements | REESS safety, electrical safety and operational safety |
| Languages | EN |
| Market | UN ECE (E-Mark) |

## Change history

- 2016-01-20 — First edition entered into force (https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A42019X1120)