The Rulebook · draft under verification

E-bike law in New Jersey.

The rules at a glance

Max motor power: 750 W
Top assisted speed: 20 mph
Minimum age: None statewide
Helmet: Helmet required under 17
Licence required: No
Registration required: No

The three classes

Class	Assist	Top speed	Throttle
Class 1	Pedal-assist	20 mph	No
Class 2	Throttle + assist	20 mph	Yes
Class 3	Pedal-assist	28 mph	No

75 USD-priced models in the index publish specs within these limits

Official source

What the statute actually says

WRONG for a 3-class draft: New Jersey recognizes only 'low-speed electric bicycle' Class 1 & 2, both capped at 20 mph, motor under 750W. There is NO Class 3 category — a 28-mph machine is a motorized bicycle/moped needing a licence and registration. 2-class/20mph state; helmet required under 17. [Source: N.J.S.A. 39:1-1 & 39:4-14.16 (P.L.2019, c.121)]. Draft — verify against the current statute before relying on it.

Draft summary under verification — not legal advice. Summaries were ported from Redtail eBikes' rulebook research (pulled 2026-07-03) and are being re-verified against the official sources linked above. State law changes; confirm before you rely on it.