This page breaks down our understanding of Australian Legislation in relation to electric bikes.

Legislation and rules may change, please check your local road rules before riding. This is our opinion, not legal advice.

Legislation Link:

https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/whole/html/inforce/current/sl-2009-0194

Here is a screenshot of the relevant section of the legislation:

This legislation refers to the 2005 Vehicle Standard to define an EPAC.

2005 Vehicle Standard:
https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2021L00063/latest/text

Highlighted in Yellow is what this standard defines as an EPAC.

As you can see, there is no limitation of the rated power of the motor specifically. Rather the legislation refers to the entire systems power output. When restricting our systems top speed to 20 KM/H, our continuous
output is 250 watts.

In our opinion, our bikes restricted to 20 KM/H meet the legislative requirements for public use.

Legislation relating to our bikes is found in this Victorian Government Gazette:

https://www.gazette.vic.gov.au/gazette/Gazettes2022/GG2022S331.pdf

Here is a screenshot of the relevant section of the gazette:

This gazette refers to the 2005 Vehicle Standard to define an EPAC.

2005 Vehicle Standard:
https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2021L00063/latest/text

Highlighted in Yellow is what this standard defines as an EPAC.

As you can see, there is no limitation of the rated power of the motor specifically. Rather the legislation refers to the entire systems power output. When restricting our systems top speed to 20 KM/H, our continuous output is 250 watts.

In our opinion, our bikes restricted to 20 KM/H meet the legislative requirements for public use.

The NSW Government Gazette No 203 is NSW legislation that manages E-bikes. Click here to view the gazette.

Our bikes are built to this modified AS 15194:2016 and EN 15194:2017+ A1:2023 standard and are certified to UL2849 & UL2271. In our opinion, our bikes meet this legislation with the throttle isolated and speed restricted to 25 KM/H.

SA.gov.au lists approved e-bikes as either power-assisted pedal cycles or EPACs.

This can be found here: https://www.sa.gov.au/topics/driving-and-transport/cycling/riding-a-power-assisted-bicycle

When restricting our systems top speed to 20 KM/H, our continuous output is 250 watts.

In our opinion, our bikes when the throttle is isolated and the speed is restricted to 20 KM/H, meet the legislative requirements for
public use.

Our bikes are legal for private property use in the Northern
Territory.

Transport TAS states that EPACs are approved for use on
public roads:

https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/road_safety_and_rules/power_assisted_bicycles_e-bikes

When restricting our systems top speed to 20 KM/H, our continuous output is 250 watts.

In our opinion, our bikes when the throttle is isolated and the speed is restricted to 20 KM/H, meet the legislative requirements for public use.

Link: https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/road-safety-commission/cyclists#ebike-rules

The DNA V3 is deemed as a pedalec and legal to ride on public roads in WA.

Our other models are legal for use on private property.

Link: https://www.transport.act.gov.au/travel-options/walking-and-cycling/cycling

The DNA V3 is deemed as a pedalec and legal to ride on public roads in the ACT.

Our other models are legal for use on private property.