South African regulations on premium efficiency IE3 motors open a door of opportunity for geared motor users, says SEW-EURODRIVE, but forward planning and the considered advice of established and trusted experts is vital. Willem Strydom, Business Development Electronics manager at SEW-EURODRIVE. All images supplied by SEW-EURODRIVE. With the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) now mandatory since June 2025, many users of electric motors might be confused about their next step.