State regulations for electric bikes (eBikes) slightly varies in terms of rules and regulation. However, the common regulations across all the States are:
- The main source of power on a legal electric bicycle must be the pedals. Any motor must be electric and can only assist with pedalling.
- A pedal cycle with one or more auxiliary motors attached has a combined maximum ungoverned continuous rated power output not exceeding 200 watts.
- Ebike or Pedalec must comply with European Committee for Standardization EN 15194:2009 or EN 15194:2009+A1:2011 Cycles – Electrically power-assisted cycles – EPAC Bicycles.
- The motor must cut out (stop operating) when a speed of 25km/h is reached. The rider can continue to pedal above 25km/h like a standard bicycle.
Please refer to the link below for the respective government department regulations w.r.t electric bikes.
NSW: https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/bicycle-riders/ebikes
QLD: https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety/rules/wheeled-devices/bicycle#legal-motorised
Victoria: https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/cyclist-safety/power-assisted-bicycles
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