... new Battery Regulation 2023/1542...
From 2027 onwards, Article 11 of the regulation will begin to apply. “This is perhaps one of the most debated changes, with potentially the highest
impact, as it focuses on removability and replaceability,” says Grzegorz. The regulation aims to make batteries, including those in e-bikes, more easily repairable by mandating that both the entire battery and individual cells within the battery pack are designed to be removable and replaceable.
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There’s a risk that forcing manufacturers to design for single cell replacement may lead to larger, more expensive batteries, with reduced performance and minimal practical benefit in terms of extended lifespan or functionality for most e-bike riders.