Curious had this discussion the other day at the pub...
Does under 50cc gas need a license?
Over 750 watt ebike need a license?
According to ICBC
No license required and you can drive in the bike lanes for any electric bike under 750w
- it must have pedals,
- you must wear a bike helmet
- it cannot go faster than 32 km/hr
A gas powered scooter or moped or an ebike with a motor greater than 750w but less than 1500w is considered a limited speed motorcycle and it does not need to be registered
- You need either a valid drivers license, or a a moped operators permit
- you are not allowed to drive in the bike lanes, even if it has pedals.
- It cannot go faster than 70 km/hr
A gas powered scooter/moped/motorcycle, or an e-cycle with a motor greater than 1500w or that is capable of exceeding 70 km/hr is considered a motorcycle and requires a motorcycle license and you must wear a motorcycle helmet.
