Legal Regulations
EU regulations state that your vehicle is an Electric Powered Assist Cycle (EPAC) when the following conditions are met.
[ 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.”
With EU compliant configuration, the power assist of an eZee bike only functions while the rider is pedalling. The means of control- ling the assistance is provided with either a dial or throttle system.
USA regulations allow a power assisted maximum speed of 20 mph. eZee bike made for the USA has a motor nominally rat- ed at 350 watts but up to a maximum rated power of 700 watts.
The power assist can function without the aid of pedalling, however there’s nothing to stop you from doing so. Putting in some effort will greatly increase the mileage you get from your battery.
This means you do 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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