The Rulebook · draft under verification

E-bike law in Virginia.

The rules at a glance

Max motor power: 750 W
Top assisted speed: 28 mph
Minimum age: None statewide
Helmet: Class 3 operator and passenger must wear a helmet
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

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

Official source

What the statute actually says

46.2-100 defines 'electric power-assisted bicycle' (<=750W) and Classes 1-3 (20/20/28 mph); 46.2-904.1 requires helmets for Class 3 riders/passengers but sets no minimum operating age. [Source: Code of Virginia 46.2-100 (operation/helmet 46.2-904.1)]. 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.