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Basic course on urban electric motorcycles

Online course of 300 hours in urban electric motorcycle fundamentals, structured in 6 modules covering vehicle categories, main components, performance and energy, charging and daily use, and safety and maintenance, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration3 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Describe the categories and characteristics of the urban electric motorcycle.

02

Identify the main components of an electric motorcycle.

03

Calculate consumption, range and cost per kilometre.

04

Plan charging for daily use.

05

Apply safety and maintenance measures.

06

Compare the total cost against a combustion motorcycle.

07

Advise on choosing an urban electric motorcycle.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Electric motorcycle technicians.
  • Electric mobility sales advisers.
  • Urban fleet managers.
  • Motorcycle mechanics making the move to electric.
  • Sustainable mobility consultants.
  • Fleet maintenance technicians.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter urban electric mobility.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 (approval and market surveillance of L-category vehicles)
  • UN/ECE Regulation No. 136 (electrical safety of L-category electric vehicles)
  • ISO 13064-1 (battery-electric mopeds and motorcycles, vehicle operation)
  • ISO 13064-2 (battery-electric mopeds and motorcycles, safety specifications)
  • ISO 18243 (lithium-ion traction batteries for electric mopeds and motorcycles)
  • IEC 61851-1 (electric vehicle conductive charging systems)
  • Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (batteries and waste batteries)
  • MATLAB
  • Google Maps Platform
  • ABRP (A Better Routeplanner)
  • Microsoft Excel
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1Electric L1e and L3e categories
  2. 1.2Motorcycles equivalent to 50 cc and 125 cc
  3. 1.3Urban mobility needs
  4. 1.4Real versus advertised range
  5. 1.5Total cost of ownership
  6. 1.6Environmental benefits in the urban setting
  7. 1.7Incentives and the ZERO emissions label
  8. 1.8Market and manufacturers
  9. 1.9Current limitations of the technology
  10. 1.10Workshop: cost comparison between electric and petrol motorcycles
  1. 2.1Lithium-ion battery
  2. 2.2Battery management system
  3. 2.3Permanent-magnet electric motor
  4. 2.4Controller or inverter
  5. 2.5On-board charger and charging cable
  6. 2.612 V DC-DC converter
  7. 2.7Instrument cluster and connectivity
  8. 2.8Regenerative braking in the city
  9. 2.9Belt or direct drive
  10. 2.10Practical: identifying components on an electric motorcycle
  1. 3.1Rated and peak power
  2. 3.2Torque from standstill
  3. 3.3Consumption in Wh per km
  4. 3.4Influence of weight and wind
  5. 3.5Riding modes
  6. 3.6Top speed and range
  7. 3.7Urban driving cycles
  8. 3.8Effect of cold weather
  9. 3.9Route planning
  10. 3.10Lab: measuring consumption on an urban route
  1. 4.1Charging from a domestic socket
  2. 4.2Removable batteries for charging at home
  3. 4.3Public charging points
  4. 4.4Charging times
  5. 4.5Habits that extend battery life
  6. 4.6Long-term storage and state of charge
  7. 4.7Management apps
  8. 4.8Charging safety
  9. 4.9Charging in shared garages
  10. 4.10Case study: charging plan for an urban user
  1. 5.1High-voltage risks
  2. 5.2Reduced maintenance compared with combustion
  3. 5.3Brake and tyre inspection
  4. 5.4Manufacturer software updates
  5. 5.5Diagnosis of common faults
  6. 5.6Silence and risk to pedestrians
  7. 5.7User training
  8. 5.8Insurance and documentation
  9. 5.9Battery warranties
  10. 5.10Case study: diagnosing a loss of range
  1. 6.1Defining the user profile
  2. 6.2Route analysis
  3. 6.3Vehicle selection
  4. 6.4Charging plan
  5. 6.5Total cost estimate
  6. 6.6Environmental impact analysis
  7. 6.7Maintenance plan
  8. 6.8Safety recommendations
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine it with your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB, Google Maps Platform, ABRP (A Better Routeplanner) and Microsoft Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for measuring consumption on urban routes, total cost of ownership comparisons and diagnosing loss of range. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final project.

Standards covered: Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, UN/ECE Regulation No. 136, ISO 13064-1, ISO 13064-2, ISO 18243, IEC 61851-1, Regulation (EU) 2023/1542.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of Regulation (EU) No 168/2013, UN/ECE Regulation No. 136 and ISO 13064-1 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:MATLAB, Google Maps Platform, ABRP (A Better Routeplanner) and Microsoft Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:an urban electric mobility plan for a defined user, from route analysis and vehicle selection to charging, cost and maintenance, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Define the user profile
Describe the rider, daily routes and mobility needs to be covered.
Analyse routes and select vehicle
Estimate consumption and range on the routes and choose a suitable electric motorcycle.
Plan charging
Design a charging plan combining home, removable-battery and public charging.
Estimate cost and impact
Calculate total cost of ownership and environmental impact, and draw up maintenance and safety recommendations.
Final project
Present the complete urban electric mobility plan in a report.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Electric motorcycle technicianElectric mobility sales adviserUrban fleet managerMotorcycle mechanicSustainable mobility consultantFleet maintenance technician
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with MATLAB, Google Maps Platform, ABRP (A Better Routeplanner) and Microsoft Excel, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer capable of running the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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