Do I need to register an electric bike?

Verified 28 June 2022 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

You have to register an electric bicycle in some cases. Registration may be compulsory depending on the engine power and/or the maximum speed of the bicycle.

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Engine power of 1000 W with cycling between 5 and 25 km/h

An electric bicycle can have a motor power of 1000 W with a pedaling cycle between 5 and 25 km/h. It then belongs to the class of mopeds (class L1e-a).

If you buy an electric bicycle of this class, you must register it. The registration procedure varies depending on whether the bicycle is nine or used.

Maximum speed of 45 km/h

An electric bike can go up to 45 km/h. It then belongs to the class of mopeds (class L1e-b).

If you buy an electric bicycle of this class, you must register it. The registration procedure varies depending on whether the bicycle is nine or used.

Maximum engine power of 250 W and maximum speed of 25 km/h

An electrically assisted bicycle has a maximum engine power of 250 W and a maximum speed of 25 km/h. It may be used on public roads. You don't need to register it to use it.

Warning  

bikes that can go beyond 25 km/h are unbridled bikes. They are not allowed to drive on public roads.