Electric Bike Regulations Australia

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Electric bike regulations australia. Since 30 may 2012 australia has an additional new e bike category using the european union model of a pedelec as per the ce en15194 standard. Australia is very conservative compared to some of our closest allies and progressive european nations. Note that these opinions are my own and not representative of dillenger electric bikes. Ewan maxwell needs your help with 45km h speed pedelec electric.

Comments have your say about what you just read. 2 250 watt motors with pedal assist. It is illegal to ride an electric bicycle on the road or on bike paths with a stated power output of more than 200w without the pedal assistance system or 250w with. Australia to save time and effort effectively copied the exact same laws in europe in regards to electric bikes.

As an avid e bike enthusiast i ve written this blog to discuss the current situation of the legality of e bikes in australia. Leave me a comment in the box below. I think the laws are outdated and not considerate of the whole e bike community and its needs. The australian federal government has now also adopted the european standard for electric bikes already implemented by victorian government.

What is the law. It is recommended that the australian government make motions to add a new class to the existing laws. Switzerland sweden norway finland all have similar laws in place. This means the e bike can have a motor of 250w of continuous rated power which can only be activated by pedalling if above 6 km h and must cut out over 25 km h if so it is classed as a normal.