UK government EAPC guide update

[shemozzle999]

https://www.gov.uk/electric-bike-rules

 

[Cyclezee]

https://www.gov.uk/electric-bike-rules

Is there an electric bike on the market that doesn't have a maximum power output of more than 250 watts?

 

[flecc]

Thanks Shemozzle.

These guidances are incredibly flexible, no mention of power needing to stop when pedalling stops or of throttle control need for type approval.

And the plating doesn't meet the full EU requirement either.

I'm sure there is a bit of sly subtlety involved, the EU rules applying to EPACs while the DfT only speak of EAPC rules, not the same thing of course.

Ours are electric assisted pedal cycles, the EU's are pedal assisted electric cycles.
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[anotherkiwi]

Love the question: "Is there anything wrong with this page?" "Everything" was the answer that sprang to mind.

So a plate saying "Mxus, max speed 15.5 mph" will make my bike an EAPC. Cool!

I also don't know of any motors that will produce only 250W...

 

[Eaglerider]

It does seem quite remarkable, that after so many regulatory shenanigans, the DfT have produced such a simple document, albeit a somewhat ambiguous one. Seems like a bit of a 'win' for us ebikers!

I guess more detailed info will be forthcoming in due course?

 

[flecc]

It does seem quite remarkable, that after so many regulatory shenanigans, the DfT have produced such a simple document, albeit a somewhat ambiguous one. Seems like a bit of a 'win' for us ebikers!

I guess more detailed info will be forthcoming in due course?

Probably not before the new type approval regulations are fully in force, 1st January 2017. Then the whole matter of throttles etc will be settled to enable a fuller and clearer guidance document, should they wish to update it.
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