EU regulations state that your vehicle is an Electric Powered Assist Cycle (EPAC) when the following conditions are met, and is now governed by the latest European regulation
EN15194:2009 for EU. [ EU directive 2002/24/EC Chapter 1 Article 1 1(h) ]
“Cycles with pedal assistance which are equipped with an auxiliary electric motor having a maximum continuous rated power of 0.25 kW, of which the output is progressively
reduced and finally cut off as the vehicle reaches a speed of 25 km/h or if the cyclist stops pedaling.”
Conforming to EN reg., the power assist of an eZeebike only functions while the rider is pedalling. The means of controlling the power level of the assistance adjusted by the power
setting from the console or throttle.
Legal Regulations
In USA it is governed by Consumer Product Safety Commission 16 CFR Part 1512 requirements for low speed electric bicycles.
USA regulations allow an ebike throttled maximum speed of 20 mph. eZee bike made for the USA has a motor nominally rated at 500 watts.
For markets that are not subject to EN reg. the bike comes with default mode that allows PAS or ebike mode simultaneously.
Electric bicycles does not require a license or moped certificate, there is no age limit and you can take cycling paths. It conforms to regulations of normal bicycles. Legal
requirements concerning insurance of your bicycle may differ, so do find out about the rules and regulations in your country.
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