4. DEFINITIONS

4.1. For vehicle categories, definitions and meanings used in this standard, refer to:

1. Definitions in Appendix A of this standard; and where there is no conflict

2. Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule – Definitions and Vehicle Categories) 2005.

3. Supporting Information has the same meaning as in the Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019.

4. Pure Electric Vehicle has the same meaning as in the Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 111/00 – Advanced Emission Control for Light Vehicles) 2024.

5. Fuel cell vehicle has the same meaning as in the Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 111/00 – Advanced Emission Control for Light Vehicles) 2024.

6. For Vehicle Category Definitions refer to:

   1. Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule – Definitions and Vehicle Categories) 2005.

7. REQUIREMENTS

5.1. Subject to 5.1.1 and 5.1.2, all vehicles must comply with either:

a) the requirements of Appendix A, as varied by Section 6 - Exemptions and Alternative Procedures, together with the requirements of ADR 111/00 and ADR 112/00; or

b) the technical requirements of one of the alternative standards set out in Section 7.

5.1.1. Pure Electric Vehicles need not comply with the requirements of clause 5.1, if the vehicle complies with ADR 111/00 and is fitted with a label or other emblem indicating the vehicle is a Battery Electric Vehicle or BEV.

5.1.2 Fuel Cell Vehicles that operate on hydrogen need not comply with the requirements of clause 5.1, if the vehicle complies with ADR 111/00 and is fitted with a label or other emblem indicating the vehicle is a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle or HFCV.