Are e-bikes popular in Australia?
Sales of e-bikes and e-scooters are booming in Australia, and governments across the country are weighing up tighter laws around them, pointing to rising battery fires and reports of reckless riding. What about 500W? For years, NSW was the only state to allow 500 W continuous power. However, with the 2026 regulatory changes and the Federal ban on importing e-bikes over 250 W, this category is disappearing.
Are 750W ebikes legal in Australia?
Are 750w ebikes legal in australia? No, 750w ebikes cannot be ridden on public roads as pedelecs in australia are regulated in line with european safety standard en15194 and must have a motor that doesn’t exceed 250w. Q: is a 1500w e-bike legal to ride on public roads? A: in most us states, 1500w e-bikes exceed the 750w limit for class 3 e-bikes and may be classified as mopeds or motorcycles, requiring registration and licensing.
Is e-bike illegal in Australia?
One rule to rule them all: A legal eBike is limited to 250 watts and must cut out at 25 km/h. Pedal assist is king: If your bike moves without you pedalling (via a throttle) above 6km/h, it’s likely illegal on public roads. W throttle e-bike rule, applying to throttle-only models.