In Europe, a recent ruling by the EU Court of Justice has determined e-bikes to be classified as bicycles and not motor vehicles
It's no secret that the micromobility industry has its fair share of haters. Quite a few of my articles covering debuts of new electric bicycles are met with comments classifying them as electric motorcycles as against to electric bicycles. While it's easy to see where these comments are coming from, it's important to note that there's a difference between e-bikes and electric motorcycles, and even e-mopeds. A big one.
The EU Court of Justice's ruling means that e-bike riders are exempted from motor vehicle insurance in Europe – something that's a prerequisite for car drivers and motorcycle riders. On top of that, the court ruled that e-bikes are 'incapable of causing damage comparable to motorcycles or cars.' Of course, this isn't to say that e-bikes are super safe means of mobility.
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