Efficient charging starts with the right system
NRCan Charger Efficiency for an E-Bike Charging System
Charger efficiency affects energy use while charging, maintaining a battery and waiting in standby. SGS records document the FavoriteBikes charging system under the applicable NRCan and Ontario energy-efficiency requirements.
- Charging efficiency
- Maintenance mode
- Standby energy use
Efficiency is measured beyond the charging session
A battery charger can use energy while actively charging, while maintaining a battery and while waiting in standby. Canadian energy-efficiency requirements measure performance across those operating states. That gives riders documented measurements instead of a vague efficiency claim.
For engineering, charger testing informs component selection and power-management behavior. It also reinforces a practical ownership rule: use the charger specified for the bike and battery so the charging profile and system compatibility remain aligned.
FavoriteBikes SGS record
SGS certificate DSS_NRC_25_SZ_00083 and test report SZES250400240501 document testing under NRCan Amendment 14 and Ontario Regulation 508/18. The certificate became effective May 27, 2025.
Verification details
- Organization
- SGS
- Certificate
- DSS_NRC_25_SZ_00083
- Test report
- SZES250400240501
- Effective date
- May 27, 2025
- Standard
- NRCan Amendment 14 and Ontario Regulation 508/18
- Applies to
- The charger-and-battery combination listed in the record.
Good charging practice
- Use the charger specified for the bike and battery.
- Check the input rating before travel and follow the manual’s charging-temperature guidance.
- Keep connectors clean and dry, provide ventilation and keep the charging area clear.
- Stop using damaged cords, abnormal connectors or a battery that is swollen, wet or unusually hot.
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