Electric bikes​​​​​​​

Electric bicycles, also known as e-bikes, are two-or three-wheeled cycles with an electric motor. They can be pedal-assisted or throttle-assisted.

Below are some basic rules, safety tips, and official regulations so you can make informed, safe choices when riding your e-bike.

Registration, licensing and insurance

ICBC does not register, license or insure electric bikes.

Rules of the road

For more information about using electric bikes in British Columbia, visit the Government of British Columbia's E-bike rules of the road page.

Different rules for electric bikes and mopeds/scooters

Some motor-assisted cycles look a lot like mopeds and scooters (also known as limited-speed motorcycles). However, the rules for operating motor-assisted cycles and limited-speed motorcycles aren't the same.

For more information, refer to the E-bike rules of the road.