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What is the maximum speed allowed for an electric bike?

Apart from the power, another obligation for an electric bike compared to a mechanical bike is the limitation of its electric assistance. Its speed cannot exceed 25 km/h, but it is still possible to pedal beyond this speed using human force, while respecting the road limits where one is traveling.

An electric motor of speedbike is limited to 45 km/h, and can include a throttle on the handlebar. This can equip an e-bike, solely for starting up to 6 km/h, useful in walking mode, uphill, or with a heavy load. 

What is the regulation?

Use on public roads

It’s no surprise, the use of a throttle is legal as long as its use is limited to 6 km/h maximum.

After that, the bike will be classified as a moped even if its maximum speed is 25 km/h. Why? This entails, among other things, a helmet requirement, insurance, registration,...

Use on private roads

You can let it rip! On non-traffic paths, the use of a throttle is not subject to constraints, except municipal regulations.

Practical for biking in the mountains or forests.