NZ E Bike
Posted by dr-downlow@reddit | ebikes | View on Reddit | 2 comments
Hi there, new to Reddit so please excuse my lack of knowledge around posting correctly.
Anyway, I am in New Zealand and currently looking at getting an E Bike. I have no interest in having to register it but I want something fun. I’ve been looking at the GT73 Pro electric bike as it seems to be right on the edge of needing to be registered. I like the dirt bike style.
Does anybody have experience with these in New Zealand or know of a better alternative?
Cheers.
Default_WLG@reddit
That e-motorcycle has a 3kW peak power output advertised. It 100% needs to be registered as a moped/motorcycle. According to the relevant Gazette notice (https://gazette.govt.nz/notice/id/2013-au4618), power-assisted cycles cannot have a maximum power output greater than 300W. That's peak power output, not rated/average or whatever (which isn't a meaningful thing). Clearly the GT73 Pro does not comply with this requirement, not even close, meaning it's a motor vehicle that needs to be registered etc.
The 300W maximum power limit is stupid and rarely enforced, but I'd be worried that e-motorcycle will attract more police attention than a typical ebike.
dr-downlow@reddit (OP)
Thanks for the info
I’ve seen a fair few ride around but they must be risking it as they are definitely not registered.
Seems like almost everything needs an ongoing bill to go with it these days.