Any ideas on how to make a road legal electric bike in the UK????I
Just wunderin to get to school ( about 10 miles away)
that i can ride when im 14
t would have to have peddles on for the law, any ideas on what type of motor and battery to use???
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The law for an electric bike to be legal without a license or tax in the UK is:
- The bicycle must weigh less than 40kg without its rider.
- It cannot exceed 25kph - about 15.5mph - under power.
- It must have usable pedals
- Its motor must have a rated output of less than 0.25kW (i.e.250 Watts).
Mar 7, 2009. 2:31 PMjotism (author)
says:
I knew that, but I was wondering what type of motor and battery to use.
Wheelchair motor?
Golf cart motor?
A motor from one of those "disabled" scooters?
You may get more useful advice from The UK Battery Vehicle Society.
Golf cart motor?
A motor from one of those "disabled" scooters?
You may get more useful advice from The UK Battery Vehicle Society.
Oct 20, 2009. 10:26 AMjotism (author)
says:
I think it would help if the scooter wasn't disabled, as it probs wouldnt work well. lol. ( I DO know what u mean tho lol)
Thanx Kiteman, as always, been a massive help.
Thanx Kiteman, as always, been a massive help.
May 15, 2009. 2:20 AMjoeofloath
says:
May I also add that when you hit 16, you'll be able to ride an electric moped/dirtbike, and tax on electric vehicles is free.
May 15, 2009. 2:18 AMjoeofloath
says:
So, as I understand, If you are still pedalling and it hits 40, does that count as under power or not?
Check with your Department of transportation it also depends on where you live in the UK.
Apr 29, 2009. 9:46 AMjotism (author)
says:
naaa, the UK is too small lol, any where in the UK has the same laws, as kitman has stated.
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