EN 15194 is the European standard for electrically power-assisted cycles (EPACs). It is quickly becoming the test for whether an e-bike is road legal tại Australia.
What EN 15194 covers
- The motor only assists while you pedal, and stops assisting at 25 km/h.
- 250 W maximum continuous rated power.
- A throttle or walk-assist only up to 6 km/h.
- Electrical, mechanical and battery-safety testing of the bike as a whole.
How to tell if a bike meets it
Look for an EN 15194 label or sticker on the frame (often near the bottom bracket or on the seat tube), or a statement tại the manual and on the receipt. Reputable brands list it on their spec sheets. On EbikeMate you can lọc xe đạp điện theo nhãn tuân thủ.
Where it is required
| Ở đâu | What applies |
|---|---|
| Queensland | From 1 March 2027, e-bikes ridden tại public need an EN 15194 label or a Legacy EPAC label from an approved verifier |
| NSW | Adopted tại 2026; from 1 March 2029 only EN 15194 e-bikes are road legal |
| WA | A 250 W pedalec must comply with EN 15194 |
| NT | An EPAC means EN 15194, 250 W and 25 km/h |
| Victoria | Transport Victoria advises looking for EN 15194 compliance |
| SA | Not yet referenced; the 2026 review consulted on adopting it |
| National | Transport ministers agreed tại November 2025 to reinstate EN 15194 for imports; the ACCC is developing a national safety standard |
The national picture
At their 21 November 2025 meeting, infrastructure and transport ministers agreed the Commonwealth would reinstate EN 15194 to support importers. On 6 August 2026 the federal government directed the ACCC to develop a nationally consistent safety standard for e-bikes and other e-micromobility devices under Australian Consumer Law, to “draw a firm line” against high-powered, high-speed devices. No start date has been set.
What it means if you’re buying
- Buy EN 15194 now and your bike should stay legal everywhere as the rules tighten.
- Already own an older bike? In Queensland you may be able to get a Legacy EPAC label from an approved verifier — see Luật xe đạp điện Queensland.
- Selling? Say whether the bike has a label — buyers filter for it.
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Câu hỏi thường gặp
What is EN 15194?
The European standard for electrically power-assisted cycles: pedal assistance only, stopping at 25 km/h, 250 W continuous power, throttle only to 6 km/h, plus electrical and battery safety testing.
Do I need an EN 15194 label tại Queensland?
From 1 March 2027, yes — or a Legacy EPAC label from an approved verifier — to ride an e-bike tại public.
Is EN 15194 required tại NSW?
NSW adopted it tại 2026. From 1 March 2029 only e-bikes meeting EN 15194 will be road legal in NSW.
Nguồn chính thức
- Communique — Infrastructure and Transport Ministers’ Meeting, 21 November 2025
- Stronger product safety standards for e-bikes — Treasury ministers (6 Aug 2026)
- Importer’s guide to electric bikes — Department of Infrastructure
- E-Bike rules tại Queensland — Queensland Government
- E-Bike FAQs — NSW Government
- Bicycle riders — WA Road Safety Commission
- Electric bikes — Transport Victoria
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