cycle lanes and bus lanes, and you do not need a driving licence or insurance. Throttle assisted L1e-A e-mopeds cannot use cycle lanes or bus lanes, and you must have a moped (category AM) driving licence and insurance.
L1e-B e-moped
L1e-B e-mopeds are high power e-mopeds, with a maximum speed of 45km/h and maximum power of up to 4,000 Watts. They can be pedal assisted or throttle assisted. You cannot use L1e-B e-mopeds in cycle lanes or bus lanes, as they are technically treated the same as motorbikes. You must have a moped (category AM) driving licence. Throttle assisted L1e-B e-mopeds need to be insured.
It is important to understand the type of personal transporter you are using and ensure it is legal. You can use the table below to determine which category it falls into and what rules apply as a result.
Technical specifications
Vehicle Type MPV PPT Max power (Watts) Max speed Pedalling required
Max weight
Low-power No Yes 400W <=20km/h N/A N/A
E-scooter
High-power Yes Yes >400W >20km/h N/A N/A
Bicycle Any No No 0W N/A Yes N/A
E-bike Low-power No No 250W <25km/h Yes N/A
Yes No 1kW 25km/h Yes N/A
E-moped – low power
L1e-A powered cycle
L1e-A throttle Yes No 1kW 25km/h No N/A
Low power throttle e-moped
Yes No 4kW <=45km/h Yes N/A
E-moped – high power
L1e-B 2-wheel moped
L1e-B throttle Yes No 4kW >=45km/h No N/A
High power throttle e-moped