E Bikes in France?

[eddieo]

Someone who lives in France over on a motorhome forum I use, has asked me regards legality's.....Are the wisper style throttle bikes legal in France? or Kalkhoff style pedal assist only??

 

[Leonardo]

Throttle only is not legal. Throttle that works after the PAS has given its ok, it is legal. In other words, you cannot use an electric bike whose motor goes on without pedaling (nor more powerful than 250W continous or with an assisted speed of more than 25km/h). That said, in France like in other countries "illegal" bikes are not rare.

 

[Wisper Bikes]

Wisper in France

Only the UK bikes have throttle only function.

Our bikes in France have the throttle but it can only operate whilst the pedals are turning making it legal.

Best regards David