Regulation 2019/1781
EU Energy Efficiency Standards for Electric Motors

In accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1781, new efficiency standards for electric motors have been phased in across the European Union, with significant implications for the design, manufacture, and selection of compliant motors.

As of July 1st, 2021:

• All three-phase electric motors from 0.75 kW to 1000 kW, at 2, 4, 6, and 8 poles, must meet minimum IE3 efficiency levels.

• Motors from 0.12 kW to 0.55 kW must comply with minimum IE2 efficiency.

• These rules apply even to motors used with variable speed drives, brake motors, and ATEX motors (except ATEX Ex eb and all single-phase motors, which are excluded at this stage).

As of July 1st, 2023:

• All ATEX Ex eb explosion-proof motors from 0.12 kW to 1000 kW, and all single-phase motors from 0.12 kW, must now comply with IE2 efficiency.

• In addition, three-phase motors from 75 kW to 200 kW, at 2, 4, or 6 poles, must comply with IE4 efficiency levels, except for brake motors and ATEX Ex be motors.

These regulations are part of the EU’s broader efforts to reduce energy consumption and drive sustainable industrial practices across member states.

At Valiadis S.A., we are fully prepared to guide our clients through these regulatory changes. Our product lines are compliant, our support team is informed, and we are committed to ensuring fast and accurate service during this transition.

Downloads:

Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/1781

Safe Area Motors – from July 1, 2021

Safe Area Motors – from July 1, 2023

EX Motors – from July 1, 2023