Is my e-bike legal? Free 1-minute check
Answer six quick questions about your e-bike and we’ll tell you where it stands under the rules in your state — including Queensland’s compliance label deadline of 1 March 2027.
142 days until Queensland e-bikes need a compliance label (1 March 2027)
Need a check?
Shops that are approved verifiers can inspect and label eligible bikes from 2 November 2026 (expected).
Protect it too
Record the serial, label and photos in a free Bike Passport — proof of ownership if it’s stolen.
Buying used?
Check the serial against stolen reports before you pay, and ask about the label.
Common questions
Is my e-bike legal in Queensland?
A legal e-bike in Queensland is pedal-assist, stops helping at 25 km/h, has a motor of 250 W continuous rated power or less, and any throttle only works up to 6 km/h. From 1 March 2027 it also needs an EN 15194 compliance label, or a Legacy EPAC label from an approved verifier.
What happens on 1 March 2027?
From 1 March 2027 an e-bike ridden in public in Queensland needs a compliance label. Bikes made before 1 July 2026 that meet the power and speed rules but have no EN 15194 label can be ridden until 28 February 2027.
Where do I get my e-bike checked?
Under the E-Bike (EPAC) Assurance Scheme, expected to open on 2 November 2026, approved verifiers — bicycle retailers — inspect and label eligible bikes. An inspection and label can cost up to $70.
Do I need to register my e-bike?
No. A legal e-bike doesn’t need vehicle registration in any Australian state. A free Bike Passport on EbikeMate records your serial number and proof of ownership, which helps if the bike is stolen or when you sell it.
EbikeMate is independent and not a government service. A Bike Passport is not a compliance label. Always check the official sources: E-bike rules in Queensland and the E-Bike (EPAC) Assurance Scheme. This is general information, not legal advice.
Last updated 10 October 2026.