E-Bike Classifications
California
Electric bicycles are not subject to the registration, licensing, or insurance requirements that apply to motor vehicles.
There are three classes of electric bikes:
- CLASS 1: Bicycles equipped with a motor only provide power when pedaling and stop providing power when the electric bicycle reaches 20 mph.
- CLASS 2: Bicycle equipped with a throttle-actuated motor that stops providing power when the electric bicycle reaches 20 mph.
- CLASS 3: Bicycles equipped with a motor only provide power when pedaling and stop providing power when the electric bicycle reaches 28 mph.
Persons under 16 years of age may not ride but can be a passenger, helmet required.
Nevada
Electric bicycles are not subject to the registration, licensing, or insurance requirements that apply to motor vehicles.
There are three classes of electric bikes:
- CLASS 1: Bicycles equipped with a motor only provide power when pedaling and stop providing power when the electric bicycle reaches 20 mph.
- CLASS 2: Bicycle equipped with a throttle-actuated motor that stops providing power when the electric bicycle reaches 20 mph.
- CLASS 3: Bicycles equipped with a motor only provide power when pedaling and stop providing power when the electric bicycle reaches 28 mph.
