E-bike is a bicycle incorporating an electric motor for
additional propulsion, in combination with the user’s pedalling
[1]. In the case of a pedal-assisted E-bike, the electric motor
augments the user’s efforts whilst in the case of a power-ondemand
E-bike, the electric motor only provides power when
the user requires, whether pedalling or not. Irrespectively, all
E-bikes have pedals and a lack thereof would result in it being
classified as an electric scooter or other electric vehicle [2].
In some countries legislation limits the motor size and or
the E-bike’s maximum speed; for example in the USA, these
are limited to 750W and 32 km/h respectively [1].