Riding bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters in NSW

More and more people are taking up small mobility devices to make short trips and explore NSW. Some of these devices are powered by an electric motor and battery. Learn the difference between devices, what the rules are and how to stay safe when riding in NSW.

Man riding e-bike over bike path crossing

Buying an e-bike?

Not all e-bikes available for sale in NSW are legal to ride on our roads and paths. NSW plans to cap maximum power for road legal e-bikes at 250 Watts (down from 500W) to match other states. Choose an e-bike that meets European Standard EN 15194 and make sure the motor is 250W max (continuous rated power) – anything higher will soon be phased out in NSW.

Everything about owning and riding a bike, e-bike or e-scooter

Bikes and electric bikes

Learn about how to ride your bike or e-bike safely, how to pick a legal e-bike and how to look after it safely.

Electric scooters

It is currently illegal to ride an e-scooter in public places in NSW, unless you are in a shared e-scooter trial site. Learn about our plans to change this.

Mobility scooters

Users of mobility scooters are classified as pedestrians. Learn more about the rules for using a mobility scooter and how to travel safely.

Sharing schemes in NSW

Learn about how shared e-biked are regulated in NSW, including information for councils and operators.

Bike and e-bike resources

Resources and information to encourage safe behaviours when buying, riding, charging, and recycling.

Related projects and programs

Find out more about projects and programs underway to promote and enable riding bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters in NSW.

Battery safety for e-bikes, e- scooters and other devices

E-bikes and e-scooters are often powered by lithium-ion batteries. Find out how to reduce your risk of a battery fire. 

Shared e-bike parking bay near Wynyard Station.

NSW E-micromobility Action Plan

The NSW Government is committed to enabling and promoting e-micromobility as a safe, accessible and sustainable transport choice across the state. Find out more about how we are making this happen.

Woman sitting on a bench in a park next to an e-bike.

NSW Active Transport Strategy

The NSW Government wants walking and bike riding, known as active transport, to be the preferred way to make short trips and a viable, safe and efficient option for longer trips. We want to double the number of people walking and biking in 20 years.

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