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Class 1
Pedal-assist only
- Assist
- Pedal
- Top assist
- 20 mph
- Motor
- ≤750W
The motor helps only while you pedal and stops at 20 mph. Allowed in most places a regular bike can go.
- ID
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evc/us/class_1
Class 1
Pedal-assist only
- Assist
- Pedal
- Top assist
- 20 mph
- Motor
- ≤750W
The motor helps only while you pedal and stops at 20 mph. Allowed in most places a regular bike can go.
- ID
-
evc/us/class_1
Class 1
Pedal-assist only
- Assist
- Pedal
- Top assist
- 20 mph
- Motor
- ≤750W
The motor helps only while you pedal and stops at 20 mph. Allowed in most places a regular bike can go.
- ID
-
evc/us/class_1
Class 2
Throttle
- Assist
- Throttle
- Top assist
- 20 mph
- Motor
- ≤750W
A throttle can move the bike without pedaling, up to 20 mph. Some trails and parks don't allow throttles.
- ID
-
evc/us/class_2
Class 2
Throttle
- Assist
- Throttle
- Top assist
- 20 mph
- Motor
- ≤750W
A throttle can move the bike without pedaling, up to 20 mph. Some trails and parks don't allow throttles.
- ID
-
evc/us/class_2
Class 2
Throttle
- Assist
- Throttle
- Top assist
- 20 mph
- Motor
- ≤750W
A throttle can move the bike without pedaling, up to 20 mph. Some trails and parks don't allow throttles.
- ID
-
evc/us/class_2
Class 3
Faster pedal-assist
- Assist
- Pedal
- Top assist
- 28 mph
- Motor
- ≤750W
Pedal-assist to 28 mph, with a speedometer. Often comes with a helmet rule, a minimum age, and limits on paths.
- ID
-
evc/us/class_3
Class 3
Faster pedal-assist
- Assist
- Pedal
- Top assist
- 28 mph
- Motor
- ≤750W
Pedal-assist to 28 mph, with a speedometer. Often comes with a helmet rule, a minimum age, and limits on paths.
- ID
-
evc/us/class_3
Class 3
Faster pedal-assist
- Assist
- Pedal
- Top assist
- 28 mph
- Motor
- ≤750W
Pedal-assist to 28 mph, with a speedometer. Often comes with a helmet rule, a minimum age, and limits on paths.
- ID
-
evc/us/class_3
Not an e-bike
- Top assist
- 28+ mph or
- Motor
- 750W+
Top speed over 28 mph, throttle speed over 20 mph, or motors over 750W make it an e-moto. Most states treat these as mopeds or motorcycles, which can require registration, insurance and a license.
- ID
-
evc/out_of_class
Not an e-bike
- Top assist
- 28+ mph or
- Motor
- 750W+
Top speed over 28 mph, throttle speed over 20 mph, or motors over 750W make it an e-moto. Most states treat these as mopeds or motorcycles, which can require registration, insurance and a license.
- ID
-
evc/out_of_class/us/ca
Not an e-bike
- Top assist
- 28+ mph or
- Motor
- 750W+
Top speed over 28 mph, throttle speed over 20 mph, or motors over 750W make it an e-moto. Most states treat these as mopeds or motorcycles, which can require registration, insurance and a license.
- ID
-
evc/out_of_class
Not an e-bike
- Top assist
- 28+ mph or
- Motor
- 750W+
Top speed over 28 mph, throttle speed over 20 mph, or motors over 750W make it an e-moto. Most states treat these as mopeds or motorcycles, which can require registration, insurance and a license.
- ID
-
evc/out_of_class/us/ca
Class 1
Pedal-assist only
- Assist
- Pedal
- Top assist
- 20 mph
- Motor
- ≤750W
The motor helps only while you pedal and stops at 20 mph. Allowed in most places a regular bike can go.
Class 2
Throttle
- Assist
- Throttle
- Top assist
- 20 mph
- Motor
- ≤750W
A throttle can move the bike without pedaling, up to 20 mph. Some trails and parks don't allow throttles.
Class 3
Faster pedal-assist
- Assist
- Pedal
- Top assist
- 28 mph
- Motor
- ≤750W
Pedal-assist to 28 mph, with a speedometer. Often comes with a helmet rule, a minimum age, and limits on paths.