Addmotor, America’s Leading E-Bike Brand, Announces GAROOTAN Bike Achieves UL 2849 Safety Certification
The GAROOTAN Cargo electric bike has been awarded the UL 2849 certification. It’s a major milestone for Addmotor and a testament to their commitment to safety.
Addmotor has been America’s most popular brand for electric bikes and electric trikes. Since 2011, they have consistently delivered their promise of providing reliable electric bikes.
Addmotor proudly announces that one of their electric bikes has been fully UL 2849 certified. This marks an important milestone as the UL 2849 certification is a strict standard. Only a few brands have managed to accomplish this.
Addmotor’s GAROOTAN electric bike has been awarded this certification. It’s a fully-featured cargo electric bike that guarantees safety, reliability, and unmatched performance.
The UL 2849 Safety Certification
The UL 2849 safety standard is the most important certification for electric bikes. It’s accepted internationally but it’s mostly sought out in the US and Canada.
The UL 2849 certification isn’t mandated by law in many parts of the world. However, New York has passed a law for e-bike brands to carry this certification.
So if an e-bike is not certified under the UL 2849 standard, they are not allowed to be sold in the state of New York.
What Does it Mean When an E-Bike is UL 2849 Certified?
If an e-bike is UL 2849 certified, it means the entire electrical system has passed the UL safety tests. This includes the motor, battery pack, charger, individual cells, and the system as a whole.
These safety tests check for things such as:
- Safety of the battery cells against dust, dirt, water, and extreme temperatures
- How a cell reacts against impacts and mechanical damage
- How well the battery pack can prevent a fire
- The effectiveness of the safety circuits in preventing electrical damage and fires
- Whether the battery charger recharges the battery within safe limits
- If the battery charger causes electric shocks or can result in fires
- And many more
Essentially, it checks if the electrical system is a potential fire hazard or can cause electrical damage. This is checked against normal riding scenarios and situations that simulate a crash or bad weather.
So recently, the Addmotor GAROOTAN cargo electric bike was UL 2849 certified. This standard recognizes it as one of the safest and most reliable e-bikes in the US and Canadian markets.
Also, it means the GAROOTAN e-bike is now available in New York State.
The UL 2271 Certification
The UL 2271 certification is more geared towards the safety of the e-bike battery pack. To achieve this, battery packs must undergo rigorous testing according to UL standards.
Here, the battery is tested for things such as:
- Short circuit protection
- Overheating protection
- Battery performance under extremely low and high temperatures
- Battery performance under mechanical stress or impact
- Ability to prevent fires and stop them from spreading
UL 2271-certified batteries are guaranteed to minimize accidents in general-use scenarios. It also means they are generally free from manufacturing defects or assembly errors.
The UL 2271 standard is not mandatory in most regions. However, because of recent events, many people prefer batteries that are UL 2271 certified.
It’s become something that almost 90% of e-bikers look for when purchasing an electric bicycle or battery pack. It gives them peace of mind and full confidence to ride electric bicycles.
Since May 2022, Addmotor’s EB 2.0 battery pack has been fully UL 2271 certified. This battery pack is used in many Addmotor electric bicycles and etrikes. This includes the GAROOTAN cargo electric bicycle as well.
Why Are E-Bike Batteries Notorious For Causing Fires?
In the past couple of years, there have been dozens of incidents about fires, and overheating in eBike batteries. These accidents have caused damage to property, injury, and even loss of lives.
There can be several reasons why electric bicycle batteries can overheat or create fires. However, it’s mostly because of issues such as:
- Exposure to water, dust, chemicals, and extreme temperatures
- Shock and mechanical impacts due to crashing and regular use
- Low-quality components that degrade faster
- Poor design and assembly standards
- Modifications or mishandling by the consumer
Because of these, a safety standard for electric bicycle batteries has become crucial. This is why UL has developed the UL 2849 and UL 2271 safety standards.
Notable Features of the Addmotor GAROOTAN
The GAROOTAN is Addmotor’s first electric bicycle model to be UL 2849 certified. This makes it one of the safest and most reliable electric bikes in the US and Canada.
Some of the top features of the Addmotor GAROOTAN are:
- Professional-Grade Cargo Capacity: The GAROOTAN has a maximum load capacity of 400 lbs. It can support a passenger as heavy as 300 lbs with an extra 100 lbs on the back.
- Spacious and Versatile Rear Rack: One of the standout features is the integrated rear rack. It’s minimally designed but can support multiple accessories. It can support two child seats, a seat for adult passengers, or even a child seat plus an adult passenger.
- All-Day Battery Range: The 20Ah battery can provide around 105+ miles of range on a single charge at PAS Level 1. So whether that’s delivering packages or bikepacking, you have more than enough range with just one battery pack.
- Durable and Accessible Bike Frame: The GAROOTAN bike frame is made of 6061 aluminum alloy to bring a sturdy yet lightweight design. The frame is also a step-through with a standover height of only 12”. This makes it suitable for anybody with a 5’4″-5 ‘9″ height range.
- Outdoor Ready Tires: With 20×4” all-terrain fat tires, the GAROOTAN can easily tackle unpaved roads. The tires also have reflective strips and stab-resistant lining. These improve visibility and help avoid flats.
- UL 2849 Certified Electric System: Best of all, the entire electrical system of the GAROOTAN is UL 2849 certified. Everything from the display to the motor works in perfect harmony and caters to industry standards.
Conclusion
Addmotor has recently received the UL 2849 certification for their GAROOTAN cargo e-bike. This marks an important step. This is because it’s the highest safety standard for electric bikes in the US and Canada.
Addmotor has always been a pioneer in delivering safe and reliable electric bikes. Their EB 2.0 battery pack has also been awarded the UL 2271 certification since 2022.
Addmotor continues to innovate and set the bar for high-quality electric bikes in the US and Canada. They are always improving their models and introducing newer features and better performance.
So to check out the GAROOTAN and other high-quality electric bikes, be sure to visit Addmotor.com.