Registering an e-bike as an e-moped w the DVLA
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Since it will be regarded as a form of moped, you have to apply for approval under the MSVA scheme (Motorcycle Single Vehicle Approval). This requires it to be inspected for suitability by the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) at one of their test centres.
You'll find the necessary details on this link.
The very few who have tried this previously have only succeeded after extensive modifications to the bike. To give just some examples, it will have to have a suitable headlight to give the right beam, usually one from a moped, and it will need a stoplight. The tyres will have to be a motorcycle approved type.
If it's capable of over 15.5 mph, which I'm sure it will be, it will fall into the L1e-B electric full moped class, for which the driving licence will be any of the following:
Categories, AM, P, A, or category B (car) only if the car test was passed before 1st February 2001.
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You'll find the necessary details on this link.
The very few who have tried this previously have only succeeded after extensive modifications to the bike. To give just some examples, it will have to have a suitable headlight to give the right beam, usually one from a moped, and it will need a stoplight. The tyres will have to be a motorcycle approved type.
If it's capable of over 15.5 mph, which I'm sure it will be, it will fall into the L1e-B electric full moped class, for which the driving licence will be any of the following:
Categories, AM, P, A, or category B (car) only if the car test was passed before 1st February 2001.
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Brilliant answer. The bike will make 30mph. I have a full motorcycle license in any case. Thanks for your help. If anyone has done this, please do add to the thread
The modern limit for the full moped class is 28 mph, but you'll be ok since the DfT allows 10% tolerance, so 30.8 mph is the practical limit.
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Supernova lights (maybe some b+m too), Magura MT5e brakes and Schwalbe E75 stamped tyres are all L1e-B approved in the EU. In France you need a special horn.
The details of what the DVSA test and the fees charged for testing are listed in this PDF which you may find useful. Your fee will be the Two Wheeler one, since the Low Powered Moped one is only for 15.5 mph limited vehicles.
Also here is a link to someone who did this, reporting it on the Endless Sphere forum:
http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=42887&p=626945&hilit=register+an+electric+bike+uk#p626945
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Also here is a link to someone who did this, reporting it on the Endless Sphere forum:
http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=42887&p=626945&hilit=register+an+electric+bike+uk#p626945
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Two mirrors and a stand for the MSVA,they can be taken off after the test.They are not needed for the mot test.Illuminated speedo,horn,reg plate holder and indicators You will need to insure the bike using the frame number before DVLA will issue a reg number.Adrian flux quoted me £180 to insure on a frame number,they said it would drop to about £80 for the next year.Let us know if you get a better quote.
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Why not buy an electric moped,there are some really good ones from Germany these days,they will come with type approval.
I thought about importing some through the Kudos brand but customers reaction was they didn't want the compulsory helmet,tax,insurance etc. The joy of legal e-bikes is the independence,the ability to ride it anywhere that a non assisted bike can travel and zero bureaucracy.
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I thought about importing some through the Kudos brand but customers reaction was they didn't want the compulsory helmet,tax,insurance etc. The joy of legal e-bikes is the independence,the ability to ride it anywhere that a non assisted bike can travel and zero bureaucracy.
KudosDave
At E Rider we sell both EAPC bikes and more powerful electric scooters. All of our scooters have EWVTA. There is no doubt that the market for bikes is bigger but for some people 15MPH is just not fast enough to meet their needs.
We are looking at a new model scooter which has a 72 volt lithium battery and a 2000w motor. It really is the Tesla of electric scooters however I would be interested in any opinions on the styling.
We are looking at a new model scooter which has a 72 volt lithium battery and a 2000w motor. It really is the Tesla of electric scooters however I would be interested in any opinions on the styling.
The styling certainly breaks from the market norm, in perhaps being more feminine and somewhat cute.
I think that could narrow the market somewhat.
From a practical point of view though, I'd much rather wash that than many of the more messily styled scooters on the market. Just seconds with a sponge and bucket would make it look respectable, a good selling point.
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I think that could narrow the market somewhat.
From a practical point of view though, I'd much rather wash that than many of the more messily styled scooters on the market. Just seconds with a sponge and bucket would make it look respectable, a good selling point.
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I don't think you'll be selling too many to 17 to 25 year olds.
Is that the demographic? I like the style, maybe too much chrome, how big is the boot? Join @flecc on "easy to wash".
That model 60 is surely the Vectrix relaunched, looks almost identical.
The Vectrix was a great scooter to ride but had a few reliability problems. It's £7000 launch price didn't help either. Later the price was dropped to £6000, but the company still failed.
I see no reason for it to succeed under a new name at that £6000, even if they've solved the issues. Same problem as fully electric cars, the crippling battery costs make them far too expensive.
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