Do I need to register an electric bike?

Verified 25 June 2024 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

In summary:

An electric assistance bicycle (EAV) is an assisted pedaling bicycle, equipped with an electric motor.

This assistance exists only when the cyclist is pedaling. It cuts above 25 km/h and the engine has a power of 250 watts or less.

The EEV is considered to be a classic bicycle and does not have to be registered. However, when the engine power is greater than 250 watts or the maximum assisted speed is 45 km/h, the bicycle is considered to be a ‘ moped ”. So you have to register it.

In detail:

The requirement to register an electric bicycle differs according to the engine power and maximum speed. Attention: the power of the motor should not be confused with the power of the battery.

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Maximum engine power of 250 watts and electrical assistance up to the maximum speed of 25 km/h

This electrically assisted bicycle belongs to the category of cycles. You have no you don't have to register it to use it.

Warning  

Bikes with electric assistance beyond 25 km/h are unbridled bikes. They are not allowed to drive on public roads.

Engine power between 251 and 1,000 watts with cycling between 5 and 25 km/h

This electric bicycle belongs to the class of mopeds (class L1e-a / body: motor bike).

If you buy an electric bicycle of this class, you have to register it.

The registration procedure varies depending on whether the bicycle is nine or used.

Electric assistance up to the maximum speed of 45 km/h

This electric bicycle belongs to the class of mopeds (class L1e-b / body: mopeds with 2 wheels).

If you buy an electric bicycle of this class, you have to register it.

The registration procedure varies depending on whether the bicycle is nine or used.