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L1e-A E-Moped
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An L1e-A e-moped is a battery-powered, pedal-assisted cycle, with a maximum continuous rated power of 1,000 watts and a maximum speed of 25 kilometres per hour.
• ‘Pedal-assisted’ means the electric motor cuts off when pedalling stops
• Throttle-assisted' means the electric motor continues to run when pedalling stops.
An L1e-A e-moped cannot be throttle-assisted. These e-mopeds are always classified as L1e-B e-mopeds. See L1e-B E-Mopeds section for more details.
Visit the RSA page on E-Bikes and E-Mopeds for Road Users for Frequently Asked Questions .
An L1e-A e-moped used on a public road must:
• have a maximum continuous rated power up to 1,000 watts
• have a maximum design speed of up to 25 kilometres per hour
• have an electric motor that cuts off when pedalling stops
• have motor output that progressively reduces, and finally cuts off, before the speed reaches 25 kilometres per hour.
This categorisation is based on the EU type-approval legislation - EU Regulation 168/2013 Annex I.
L1e-A e-moped users must:
• register their vehicles with the Revenue Commissioners
• pay motor tax annually
• wear a motorcycle helmet
• drive on the left (including in bicycle lanes and bus lanes)
• not use footpaths, pedestrianised areas or motorways.
L1e-A e-moped users do not require insurance or a driver’s licence for their vehicles.
Section 30 of the Road Traffic Act 2004 (as amended) prohibits the supply of an MPV to a person under the age of 16. As e-mopeds are classified as MPVs, it is prohibited to sell, gift, loan or hire one to a person under the age of 16.
Wearing protective clothing is advised.
This is the relevant legislation for L1e-A e-mopeds: