1st post. Fiido D1 Owner

[Fiidope]

Hi all,

I have a Fiido D1 since 2020ish that's spent most of its time in the shed due to being unsure over the legalities.

Please can you help me with a query I have.

- It has pedals
- It has a 250w motor
- Electrical assistance cuts out at 15.5mph
- It has a twist and go throttle that can reach 15.5mpg top speed without pedalling.
- It has a sticker with 250w and 15.5mph on it
- The body of the bike bears the manufacturers name
- The electrical assistance can be switched between modes.

Is this legal on the UK roads please?

- It has not been through the MVSA test for type approval but the manufacturer has sent me a Certificate of Compliance (attached) that I understands covers the type approval needed from carry over EU rights to be able to use the e-bike on UK roads or haver I misunderstood?

I guess I can disable the throttle but this could kill the controller. Is the only answer the mvsa test or because it's manufactured and not a self build does that change anything?

Please could I get some discourse if this is legal please, I understand the only sticking point is the throttle? Does the certificate of compliance should cover this and legally define it as an EAPC that I can use on UK roads?

 

[Fiidope]

Vehicle Type Approval is the confirmation that production samples of a type of vehicle, vehicle system, component or separate technical unit will meet specified performance standards. It can be demonstrated through type approval markings (‘e’ or ‘E’ marks) applied to products by the manufacturer, and in the case of vehicles approved under the GB, UK(NI) or EU Whole Vehicle Type Approval (WVTA) schemes, by a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) issued by the manufacturer

 

[Fiidope]

Power assistance – ‘Twist and Go’
Pedal cycles providing electrical assistance without use of the pedals[footnote 2], usually called ‘Twist and Go’.
‘Twist and Go’ cycles are classified as EAPCs provided they meet the EAPC regulations.
Under assimilated European law, ‘Twist and Go’ EAPCs placed on the market or entering into service after 1 January 2016 have to meet a range of technical requirements before they can be used on roads.
This is typically established by ‘type approval’ at the manufacturing stage.
If a ‘Twist and Go’ EAPC has not been ‘type approved’, importers and individuals can apply for a Motorcycle Single Vehicle Approval (MSVA). For MSVA purposes, ‘Twist and Go’ EAPCs fall into the 250W LPM (Low Powered Moped) category.
The requirement for approval is for manufacturers, importers or individuals bringing new vehicles to market or when creating a new ‘Twist and Go’ EAPC.

 

[saneagle]

Hi all,

I have a Fiido D1 since 2020ish that's spent most of its time in the shed due to being unsure over the legalities.

Please can you help me with a query I have.

- It has pedals
- It has a 250w motor
- Electrical assistance cuts out at 15.5mph
- It has a twist and go throttle that can reach 15.5mpg top speed without pedalling.
- It has a sticker with 250w and 15.5mph on it
- The body of the bike bears the manufacturers name
- The electrical assistance can be switched between modes.

Is this legal on the UK roads please?

- It has not been through the MVSA test for type approval but the manufacturer has sent me a Certificate of Compliance (attached) that I understands covers the type approval needed from carry over EU rights to be able to use the e-bike on UK roads or haver I misunderstood?

I guess I can disable the throttle but this could kill the controller. Is the only answer the mvsa test or because it's manufactured and not a self build does that change anything?

Please could I get some discourse if this is legal please, I understand the only sticking point is the throttle? Does the certificate of compliance should cover this and legally define it as an EAPC that I can use on UK roads?

Disconnect the throttle and you'll be fully legal.

 

[thelarkbox]

+1 to the above, disconnecting the throttle cable from the controller will have no detrimental effects. Its simply the same as riding the bike without touching the throttle. no throttle signals so no throttle controlled output

Then your bike will conform to the regs and you can ride on the rd problem free,, If a throttle is required you can as described further above pay and apply as long as your bike meets All the requirements ie stand, reflectors, etc...