Closed consultation

Smarter regulation: proposed changes to legislation for electrically assisted pedal cycles

From:
Department for Transport
Published
29 February 2024
This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Summary

Seeks views on proposed changes to the regulations on electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPCs or e-cycles).

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Consultation description

The government proposes 2 changes to the regulations on electrically assisted pedal cycles (EAPCs or e-cycles):

  • to amend the legal definition of EAPCs, so that the maximum continuous power output of the electric motor is 500 watts instead of 250 watts
  • to allow ‘twist and go’ EAPCs to have throttle assistance up to 15.5mph (25km/h) without the need for type approval

This consultation asks:

  • for your views on the proposed changes
  • about any benefits or risks you think the changes may have

Documents

Smarter regulation: proposed changes to legislation for electrically assisted pedal cycles

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Smarter regulation: proposed changes to legislation for electrically assisted pedal cycles – impact assessment

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