NSW e-Bike product standards, introduced earlier this year, were to be a nationwide first to tackle the risk of lithium battery fires, applying to e-Bike sales and e-Bike hire, and micro-mobility products like e-scooters & skateboards.
Fines of up to $825,000 were meant to commence from August 1 for manufacturers and suppliers who did not have e-bike models and parts certified on time — including lithium-ion batteries or chargers.
Retailer 99 Bikes began clearing stock in preparation, while US manufacturer Trek said it would be forced to withdraw from sales in NSW in order to comply with the original date.
After some pressure, the NSW government quietly announced last week the cut-off was postponed until next February.