Compulsory specification for efficiency requirements of electric motors (VC9113)

Source: International Energy Agency
Last updated: 23 February 2026

South Africa sets efficiency requirements for electric motors, rated for operation on a sinusoidal voltage of 2, 4, 6 or 8 poles and have a rated power of 0.75kW to 375kW. They have to comply with a minimum efficiency class of IE3. 

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