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Originally Posted by HyperMileQC
I have heard that in some countries like France, UK and Deutschland, it is illegal to use an electric bike or a boat that is not assisted with pedaling. IE, when you stop pedaling, the assist automaticly stops.
Have you ever heard info on this?
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It's a bit different though.
What you're referring to, is part of the requirement for an assisted bicycle (pedelec) to legally still be seen as a bicycle.
We do have fully electric "bikes" that are officially classified as mopeds (25kph and 45 kph) though, because you don't need to pedal with them. It also means you have to wear a helmet when driving one, and you need a licence for the 45 kph version.