UAE: New regulation for electric vehicles
United Arab Emirates published a new Technical Regulation for electric vehicles UAE.S 2698 2023. It applies to all electric vehicles with a speed of more than 25 km / h taking in consideration the compatibility with the relevant Gulf standards and regulations. The performance of the electrical vehicle is part of this regulation.
It contains among others requirements for the protection against electrical chock (covering e.g.: Protection against direct contact, Protection against indirect contact, Isolation resistance), Frontal Impact and Rear Impact, Protection against water effects, Vibration test, Performance of the electrical vehicles.
Moreover, it defines the manufacturer’s responsibility. For example, each manufacturer shall prepare manual with risks and all the warnings for safe use for electrical cars.
Furthermore, it prescribes requirements for Electric Vehicle Charging and Supply Equipment Systems.
The regulation also states that Electric vehicles equipped with a repair kit are exempted from the requirement to provide the vehicle with a spare tire, which is mentioned in the Gulf Technical Regulation No. GSO 42.
To find out more about vehicle regulations in the United Arab Emirates, please contact the Institute for Global Automotive Regulatory Research directly.