Originally Posted by
kingston
What's the definition? This is a genuine question. I honestly don't know. I thought there were federal, state and local laws that are all so inconsistent and confusing that people just ride whatever they want.
HR 727 is how congress defines a "low power ebike"
Notice a few things. The definition does define a power output, no clarity whether that is battery draw or motor output, no ruling on whether the power limit is software enforced. No mention of speed limits (need to read that part carefully). No mention of throttles. They claim it supersedes any state law that is more restrictive.
People who quote the "classes" of ebike are repeating California's laws. They do not apply nationally. And who the hell wants to follow California's race to the bottom?