From 1 July 2026, new rules will apply to e-devices (including e-bikes and e-scooters) to improve safety and make the laws clearer.

E-bikes

Is my e-bike legal?

Your e-bike is legal if it:

  • Has an electric motor powered by no more than 250 watts
  • Is pedal-assisted, meaning pedals are the primary source of power but are supported by the motor
  • Stops providing motor assistance at 25km/h – you must keep pedalling to go faster
  • Can be throttle-controlled only up to 6km/h, to help you start moving
  • Meets the European e-bike standard and displays the official EN 15194 compliance label*

* Transition period: Riders have until 28 February 2027 to comply with the EN 15194 labelling requirement.

 

 What is the EN15194 label?

  • The EN 15194 label confirms your e-bike meets recognised European safety standards
  • From 28 Feb 2027, compliant e-bikes ridden in public must display this label
  • This will help police identify legal e-bikes

 

What if my e-bike doesn’t have a label?

Alternative compliance options are being developed for e-bike owners that meet the same criteria as EN15194, but cannot be certified because of technical or logistical issues. Further information on this will be provided later in the year.

Do NOT add a label yourself unless your e-bike has been legitimately certified.

Note:  EN15194 labelling requirements apply to e-bikes only. E-scooters, e-skateboards and e-unicycles are subject to different requirements.

 

What is an illegal e-bike?

Under the existing rules, your e-bike is illegal if it:

  • Has a motor over 250 watts
  • Can exceed 25 km/h using the motor
  • Can be ridden solely by throttle above 6km/h (no pedalling needed)
  • Has been modified or doesn’t meet required standards

 

Remember:

  • Even if it has pedals, it may not be a legal e-bike
  • Unregistered or non-compliant electric or petrol-powered motorbikes are also illegal when used in public areas. This includes dirt bikes and off-road motorcycles that cannot be registered or aren’t registered.
  • Police will have the power to seize and destroy illegal devices from 1 July 2026

 

What are the penalties?

  • Riding a non-compliant e-bike: fines from $600+
  • Using a fake or fraudulent label: fines from $500+
  • Additional penalties may apply for other offences

E-scooters

Is my e-scooter legal?

Your e-scooter is legal if it:

  • Meets the following dimensions:
  • 1,100mm in length (measured at the wheelbase), by 750mm in width, by 1,350mm in height.

From 28 February 2027:

  • Cannot exceed 25km/h by motor power
  • If your e-scooter can travel faster than 25km/h, contact your retailer about limiting or ‘locking’ the maximum speed.

 

What is an illegal e-scooter?

Your personal mobility device is illegal if it:

  • Does not meet the dimensions outlined above

Or if from 28 February 2027 it:

  • Can exceed 25 km/h by motor power