SAE J3230/1_202102

This SAE Recommended Practice (RP) normalizes kinematic performance metrics and testing for powered standing scooters as defined in SAE J3194. Specifically, it describes: Test procedures to measure the top speed, acceleration, and deceleration performance of powered standing scooters; Test scenarios that consider initial vehicle conditions, operator anthropometry, environmental and roadway conditions, and operating domains (e.g., geofence); Relevant units, accuracy, and precision of measurement for each test; and Methods to collect and report such kinematic data. This RP does not prescribe pass/fail criteria for testing. This RP is applicable to powered standing scooters that are privately owned or available via shared- or rental-fleet operations. This SAE Recommended Practice provides normalized kinematic performance metrics for powered standing scooters, recognizing that such metrics (e.g., top speed, acceleration, deceleration) are important classification criteria for these vehicles. Standardizing these metrics serves several purposes, including: Provide practicable vehicle-level, performance-based metrics; Provide standardized test methods and conditions for the above metrics; and Provide meaningful metrics for industry, consumers, and public agencies to evaluate safety and performance of powered standing scooters.