C-Series EMC Testing: Our Last Compliance Checkpoint

Originally Published: October 2024 | Last Updated: May 2025

What is EMC Testing on Electric Motorbikes?

EMC stands for Electromagnetic Compatibility. It’s a safety and compliance requirement under regulation ECE R10, which sets strict rules for the electromagnetic emissions and immunity of motor vehicles.

Why it matters:

• All electronic devices emit signals.

• These signals can interfere with nearby systems.

• EMC testing ensures Savic bikes don’t cause or suffer from interference on the road.

Think of it this way: imagine your car radio messing with your GPS, or a hospital device interfering with a pacemaker. EMC compliance prevents these risks.

The EMC Testing Process: Inside the Chamber

To conduct EMC testing, our C-Series was placed in an anechoic chamber — a space lined with carbon-loaded foam that absorbs electromagnetic waves. Here’s what happened next:

• Emissions tests: Measure what the bike emits while operating.

• Immunity tests: It was then exposed to electromagnetic energy across a wide frequency range to validate its susceptibility. The goal is to simulate outside interference (like radio waves or lightning strikes) to ensure the bike remains functional.

Special antennas and equipment monitored the C-Series during simulated real-world scenarios > including charging, driving, and wireless comms.

Our C-Series in the anechoic chamber ready for EMC testing

Emissions Testing: Keeping Interference Low

This test checks how much electromagnetic noise the bike produces.

• Monitors radio waves and electrical disruptions from the vehicle.

• Ensures that Savic bikes don’t disrupt nearby devices or signals.

• Tested across a wide frequency range while systems are in use.

The goal: stay below acceptable limits so everyone’s tech plays nice together.

High frequency antenna for spurious emissions testing

Immunity Testing: Power Through the Interference

This one’s about resilience.

• Exposes the bike to electromagnetic fields across different frequencies and intensities.

• Simulates lightning strikes, power surges, and strong signal zones.

• Pass = bike continues to function normally under stress.

The C-Series passed with flying colours, proving it can thrive even in the most electrically charged environments.

Our C-series setup in the anechoic (carbon-loaded foam) chamber during emissions testing

What EMC Compliance Means for You

After successful testing, we received formal certification. This includes approval to display the Regulatory Compliance Mark on the bike and charger. This symbol confirms:

• We meet all required EMC safety standards.

• Your ride is safe, secure, and street-legal.

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