Can I carry a passenger on an electric bike?
Remember to suit up with helmets for both rider and passenger, no matter how old you are or what e-bike class you’re cruising on. And, of course, make sure your e-bike has a comfy spot for your co-pilot! As a rule of thumb, carrying a passenger on an electric bike is usually legal. They are designed for use by one person only (unlike bicycles which sometimes have two seats). Unlike bicycles, there are usually age limits for riding e-scooters. As with bicycles, riders of e-scooters must wear an approved bicycle helmet, have a bell or horn to warn pedestrians, and a light if riding at night.
Is it legal to have two people on an ebike?
When riding your bike, you can only carry as many people as the bicycle is designed to carry. If you have a passenger on your bike, they must sit in the seat designed for a passenger. This means that if you have a single seater bicycle, only one person is allowed to ride that bicycle at a time. Some e-bikes come with long saddles or rear racks made for 2 riders. Models like ENGWE LE20 or X26 are strong enough to carry a passenger comfortably and safely.
Can e-bikes have passengers?
You MUST NOT carry more than one pillion passenger who MUST sit astride the machine on a proper seat. They should face forward with both feet on the footrests. You MUST NOT carry a pillion passenger unless your motorcycle is designed to do so.