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This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for electrically powered wheelchairs with a maximum speed not exceeding 15 km/h intended to carry one person of mass not greater than 300 kg, which includes: . manual wheelchairs with add-on power kits used for propulsion, . electrically powered wheelchairs, and . electrically powered scooters with three or more wheels. It also specifies requirements and test methods for battery chargers for wheelchairs and scooters. This European Standard does not apply in total to: . wheelchairs intended for special purposes, such as sports, . custom made wheelchairs, . handrim activated power assisted wheelchairs and . powered office chairs. NOTE Requirements for manually propelled wheelchairs are specified in EN 12183.