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The options at a glance
| Option | Cost to sell | How you get paid | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facebook Marketplace | Free to list | You arrange payment and pickup with the buyer. In Australia there’s no Facebook checkout or delivery (Facebook Help Centre, checked from Australia) | A fast local sale to the biggest audience |
| Gumtree | Free for bikes (Gumtree charges listing fees for cars, caravans and pets) | You arrange payment and pickup with the buyer | Local buyers |
| eBay Australia | Free for sellers with an Australian address and up to A$25,000 in sales over 12 months (since 12 May 2026). Buyers pay a Buyer Protection fee, included in the price they see | The buyer pays on eBay. For local pickup the buyer gives you a pickup code, which releases your payment. Posted items need eBay shipping labels | Buyers Australia-wide, with the payment held on the platform |
| 99 Bikes trade-in | No fee, but a $50 compliance-check labour charge is taken off the value | Store credit only, up to $4,000, at selected Queensland stores | Upgrading to a new bike in Queensland with no selling |
| EbikeMate | Free to list: no listing fees or commission | Message buyers through the site (your number stays private). With Buy now the buyer pays a 3.5% fee (min $4.95, max $69) and the payment is held until handover | Selling with a Bike Passport, a stolen-checked serial and a held payment |
EbikeMate is new, so today it has fewer buyers than Facebook Marketplace. Many sellers list in more than one place — that’s fine, as long as you take every ad down when it sells.
Which one to pick
- The most money: a private sale, with proof the bike is yours — a Bike Passport, the receipt and a clean serial check. Check a fair price first with What’s my e-bike worth?
- The fastest sale: Facebook Marketplace, priced a little under similar ads.
- The least hassle: a shop trade-in, if you’re buying your next bike there. Expect less than a private sale, paid as credit.
- Buyers outside your area: eBay — but most couriers won’t take a whole e-bike, so you’ll still usually need local pickup.
eBay’s buyer fee in practice
When someone buys from an Australian seller without a Pro plan, eBay adds a Buyer Protection fee: $0.30 per item, plus 8% of the price up to $20, 6% of the part from $20 to $500, and 4% of the part from $500 to $5,000 (nothing on the part above $5,000). It’s already included in the price the buyer sees. Our worked example: on a $2,000 e-bike that comes to about $90.70 — $0.30 + $1.60 + $28.80 + $60.
Before you list anywhere
- Photograph the frame serial number (usually under the bottom bracket) and the battery label.
- Find the receipt, the charger and both keys — buyers ask for all three.
- Note the kilometres and, if you can, the battery health from the app or a shop’s diagnostic.
- In Queensland, check for an EN 15194 or Legacy EPAC label: from 1 March 2027 an e-bike needs one to be ridden in public. How the label works
- Register it free with a Bike Passport, so you can show it’s yours and pass it on to the buyer.
Posting or pickup?
An e-bike battery is a lithium battery, usually well over 100 Wh, and most couriers treat that as dangerous goods. So whole e-bikes are usually sold for pickup, or moved by a specialist courier you arrange with the buyer. Parts and accessories without a battery can be posted as normal. Battery rules
Getting paid safely
- Take payment at handover, or use a method that holds it (eBay’s pickup code, or Buy now on EbikeMate).
- Don’t hand over the bike on a screenshot of a bank transfer — check the money has arrived in your account.
- Say no to buyers who overpay and ask for the difference back, or whose “courier will collect” without them seeing it.
- Meet in daylight somewhere public, and go along on any test ride or hold something of value.
More on the common tricks: E-bike scams and how to spot them.
Selling an e-scooter?
The same options apply. Tell buyers what the scooter is legal for: private e-scooters can’t be ridden on public roads or paths in NSW, and the rules differ in every state. E-scooter rules by state
Common questions
Is it free to sell an e-bike on eBay?
Yes for most private sellers: since 12 May 2026 eBay Australia charges no selling fees to sellers with an Australian address and up to A$25,000 in sales over 12 months. The buyer pays a Buyer Protection fee, which is included in the price they see.
Can I post an e-bike to a buyer?
Usually not. An e-bike’s lithium battery is usually over 100 Wh, which most couriers treat as dangerous goods, so whole e-bikes are normally sold for pickup or moved by a specialist courier.
Does 99 Bikes give cash for a trade-in?
No. 99 Bikes trade-ins are store credit only, up to $4,000, at selected Queensland stores, with a $50 compliance-check charge taken off the value.
Is it free to sell on Facebook Marketplace?
Listing is free. In Australia, Facebook doesn’t offer checkout or delivery on Marketplace, so you arrange payment and pickup with the buyer yourself.
How do I prove I own my e-bike?
Keep the receipt, photograph the frame serial, and register it with a free Bike Passport. You can then transfer the Passport to the buyer when you sell.
Sources
- eBay Australia — It’s now free to list and sell
- eBay Australia — Buyer Protection fee
- 99 Bikes — Bike trade-in
- Gumtree Help — Which categories have a listing fee
- Facebook Help Centre — About delivery on Marketplace (checked from Australia)
- Facebook Help Centre — Sell an item on Marketplace
This guide explains things in general terms. It is not legal advice. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.