State Media Exposes Illegal Range Extenders on E-Bikes: Multiple Safety Hazards on Roads

Recently, an investigation by state media revealed a sharp surge in social media and short-video platform content promoting "range extenders for electric vehicles," claiming they can "double driving range" and enable "charging while driving," attracting many EV owners to try them. However, such modifications lack national certification and are illegal—they not only violate motor vehicle management regulations but also pose serious safety risks, including battery overheating and electrical short circuits. Currently, products marketed as "8-kilowatt range extenders," along with roof-mounted and undercarriage models, lack unified standards, and their installation quality varies widely, severely compromising road safety. Relevant authorities are closely monitoring the situation and intensifying regulatory enforcement.