Bicycle Electrification Kit: Legislation and Regulations 2025
✅ Good news! Reebike electrification kits are 100% legal and compliant with French regulations. Find out everything you need to know to electrify your bike with complete peace of mind.
🚦 French regulations on electrification kits
Wondering if electrifying your bike with a kit is legal ? The answer is YES , but under certain strict conditions defined by French law.
📋 Official reference text
According to the Directorate of Legal and Administrative Information (text of September 29, 2020), you can electrify your bike and ride on public roads without registration if your kit complies with the EN 15194 standard. Official source Service-Public.fr
⚖️ The 3 mandatory legal criteria
To be legal on public roads, your kit must comply with:
- Maximum power: 250W (continuous rated power)
- Limited speed: Assistance cuts off at a maximum of 25 km/h
- Pedal assist only: The motor only kicks in if you pedal
💡 Exception: Start assistance without pedaling is permitted up to 6 km/h.
✅ Why choose Reebike?
All Reebike kits strictly meet these criteria:
- 🔧 250W motor certified to EN 15194
- 🛡️ Intelligent assistance automatically cuts off at 25 km/h
- 📋 Certificate of approval provided for your insurance
- 🇫🇷 Total legality guaranteed on French public roads
🏛️ Approval: should you have your bike recertified?
This is THE question that worries many cyclists. Good news: NO!
⚠️ Beware of preconceived ideas! Some bike shops claim that adding a kit invalidates the bike's approval. This is FALSE according to official 2020 legislation.
Since September 2020, no new approval is required if your kit complies with the EN 15194 standard. The official text is clear on this point. For more details, consult the Ministry of the Economy website .
📋 Necessary documents
- ✅ Certificate of conformity EN 15194 (supplied with each Reebike kit)
- ✅ Purchase invoice for the kit
- ✅ Installation instructions (if professional installation)
🛡️ Insurance: Are you covered?
Your home insurance covers your electric bike IF AND ONLY IF your kit complies with the EN 15194 standard. If in doubt, consult the official information on bicycle insurance .
| Situation | Kit compliant with EN 15194 | Non-compliant kit |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance coverage | ✅ Covered | ❌ Possible refusal |
| Public road traffic | ✅ Authorized | ❌ Prohibited |
| Police control | ✅ No problem | ❌ Possible fine |
🛡️ Reebike = Total peace of mind
With a Reebike kit, you benefit from:
- 📋 Automatic EN 15194 certificate of conformity
- 🤝 Support for your insurer if needed
- ⚖️ Guarantee of legality throughout France
🚨 Illegal kits to absolutely avoid
⚠️ Danger! Beware of kits that offer:
- 🚫 Power > 250W (500W, 750W, 1000W...)
- 🚫 Speed > 25 km/h without pedaling
- 🚫 Permanent "accelerator" mode
- 🚫 Unlocking possible
These kits are prohibited on public roads and transform your bicycle into a moped requiring:
- 🆔 Mandatory registration
- 🪖 Approved motorcycle helmet
- 📄 Moped license (AM)
- 💰 Specific insurance
🌍 Use on private roads: more freedom
On private roads (personal land, closed forest roads), you can use more powerful kits without legal restrictions. However, your insurance will probably not cover you.
💰 Grants: eligible legal kits
Great news! EN 15194-compliant kits are eligible for subsidies in many cities. Check out the complete guide to e-bike subsidies to find out your rights:
- 🏛️ Paris: Up to €400 (33% of the price) - Details on paris.fr
- 🌆 Île-de-France: Up to €200 - IDFM Info
- 🏙️ Lyon: Subsidies vary depending on the sector
- 🇫🇷 Other cities: Consult your town hall
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✅ Checklist before purchase:
- Check the power: 250W maximum displayed
- Request certification: "EN 15194" mention required
- Control the speed: Limited to 25 km/h guaranteed
- Request the certificate: Official document provided
To learn more about European standards, see European Directive 2002/24/EC .
🏆 Why Reebike is 100% legal
At Reebike, compliance is not an option:
- 🔬 Rigorous testing in a certified laboratory
- 📋 EN 15194 certification for each batch
- 🇫🇷 French quality control before shipping
- 📞 Legal support included
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
The official position of the State (September 2020) is clear: kits compliant with EN 15194 are legal . Some bicycle dealers prefer to sell complete e-bikes, hence this misinformation. Refer to official sources such as the UFC Que Choisir survey .
No! The motor's physical power rating must be a maximum of 250W. Software throttling is not sufficient for legal compliance.
Fines, insurance denial in the event of an accident, and police immobilization of the bicycle. The risks are real! See Article R311-1 of the Highway Code for more details.
Absolutely! Every Reebike kit comes with its EN 15194 certificate. We guarantee full compliance with French legislation.
✅ In summary: electrify legally
Key points to remember:
- ✅ EN 15194 compliant kits are 100% legal
- ✅ No additional approval required
- ✅ Your insurance covers you with a compliant kit
- ✅ Guaranteed grant eligibility
- ✅ Reebike Kits = Total Compliance Guaranteed
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ℹ️ This article is updated regularly as regulations change. Last updated: January 2025
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