What the Limition of Electric Bike in France?

fat tire Electric bicycles are also know as ebike. Although the price is higher than ordinary bicycles, it is increasingly favored by French because of its labor-saving and fast speed. According to a survey by 6T, there are 100,000 electric bikes were sold. The average price of electric bike is 1060 euros.

There has a strict definition of electric bike in France: the electric auxiliary function of an electric bike mut be powered by human; when the speed is up to 25km/h or when the pedaling is stopped, the output horsepower must be gradually weakened until the power is cut off; the rated power of motor cannot exceed 250eatts. If electric bike does not meet these requirements, it belongs to the cyclomoteur. Some manufacturers named electric bike with a spped of more than 25km/h as high speed bike. Once the speed is over 25km/h, the bike belongs to the category of mopeds. If you do not have a permit, you cannot travel on this kind of bike on public roads.

Consumers must confirm that electric bike has a license before purchasing it. In Frence, only electric bikes meet safty standards, they can be travel on roads. If they are not, the bikes can only be driven on a private road, such as own garden.