Road Vehicle Classification for Powerful E-Bikes and Electrically Power-Assisted Cycles

FED Road Vehicle Classification for Powerful E-Bikes and Electrically Power-Assisted Cycles

Road Vehicle Standards Amendment (Safer E-Bikes) Bill 2025

Independent Bill

31 Mar 2026: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.

House of Representatives

Senate

Assent

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e-bikes electric cycles road vehicle standards transportation vehicle safety

Introduced by: Sophie Scamps MP (IND)

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Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

Powerful e-bikes are now classified as road vehicles.

Electrically power-assisted cycles (EPACs) are now classified as road vehicles.

The Transport Minister must set a national road vehicle standard for powerful e-bikes within six months.

The Transport Minister must set a national road vehicle standard for EPACs within six months; this standard covers pedal cranks, seat height, and anti-tampering limits.

EPACs are exempt from road vehicle regulations for the first six months.

EPACs remain exempt from road vehicle regulations if they meet the national standard.

The Transport Secretary can exempt specific EPACs from road vehicle regulations; this applies if the bike is for a person with a disability or will not be ridden on public roads.

The Debate

What different members said when this bill was debated:

Nicolette Boele IND

“I second the motion. I rise to support the Road Vehicle Standards Amendment (Safer E-Bikes) Bill 2025, moved by the member for Mackellar. Across our cities and suburbs, more Australians are choosing e-bikes. They are often a practical, affordable and sustainable alternative to commuting while providing that little bit of incidental exercise on the way to school or work.”

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Sophie Scamps IND

“I move: That this bill be now read a second time. Today I introduce the Road Vehicle Standards Amendment (Safer E-Bikes) Bill 2025 to ensure e-bikes are fit for purpose and safe in terms of international safety standards and speed capability.”