E-bike and e-scooter rules in Victoria
Last reviewed 14 Oct 2026 by Grian Myers. General information, not legal advice. Check the official sources below.
In short: In Victoria, private e-scooters have been legal since 4 Oct 2024 at up to 20 km/h, on roads up to 60 km/h but not footpaths. E-bikes follow the national 250 W pedelec rules.
E-bikes
- E-bikes follow the national definition: a 250 W pedelec that cuts out at 25 km/h (EN 15194), or a 200 W power-assisted pedal cycle.
- Energy Safe Victoria consulted from September to October 2025 on pre-sale certification of e-transport devices and batteries. No start date has been set.
- Converted e-bikes are banned on trains.
What counts as an e-bike nationally · E-bikes with a stated EN 15194 compliance
E-scooters
- Private e-scooters have been legal permanently since 4 October 2024.
- The maximum speed is 20 km/h. Riders must be 16+.
- They are not allowed on footpaths. They can be ridden on roads with speed limits up to 60 km/h.
| Private e-scooter in public | Legal (permanent since 4 Oct 2024) |
|---|---|
| Speed limits (km/h) | 20 |
| Age | 16+ |
Official and expert sources
- Energy Safe Victoria: e-transport device safety consultation
- WestCycle: e-scooter rules across Australia (PDF)
- Bicycle Network: feds return to the European e-bike standard
Changelog
- 14 Oct 2026: page published with rules current to this date.
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