electric bikes law UK
PEDELEC
Is an electronic sensor near the pedal that senses when the pedals are turning and allows use of the hand throttle or engages the motor when activated. If you stop pedalling, the moto will also stop giving automatic assistance.
E-BIKE
An Electric bicycle has a throttle on the handlebars and when activated gives power to the motor. If the throttle is opened fully then full power is applied. If the throttle is opened partly, then less power is used. Motorisation and muscle power therefore work independently of one another, so if you don’t want to pedal you don’t have to. The throttle will automatically return to the off position when released.
The Law and Electric bicycles
According to EU regulations, pedelecs may have motor assistance of up to 250W & up to a maximum speed of 25km/h.
There is no requirement to wear a helmet but you must be aged 14 years or over.
How do the United Kingdom regulations apply?
Despite attempts to harmonise rules throughout the EU, Electric bicycle and pedelec legislation still varies from country to country within the EU. In the UK the EAPC Regulations 1983 (Statutory Instrument 1983 No 1168 ), permit both e-bikes and pedelecs - subject to a maximum motor-assisted speed of 15mph, maximum continuous power rating of 200W (250W for tandems and trikes) and maximum vehicle weight of 40kg including batteries (60kg for tandems and trikes).
Specifications of electric bike
- 20 inch wheels
- Bike weight 19 kg
- Battery weight 2.8 kg
- Aluminum alloy frame
- Load 95 kg
- Folds in seconds
- Portable
- Easy storage
- Max speed around 25 kms
- Max range on one charge – 40 kms
- Latest generation 200 watt brushless hub drive geared motor
- Front and rear suspension
- Lithium Ion battery 24v, 10 ah
- C Tick approved battery charger
- 6 speed shimano gears
- Direct powered headlight
- Tail light
- bell
- Adjustable handlebar height
- Adjustable seat height
- Front and rear v brakes
- Three mode control system
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