The Rulebook · draft under verification

E-bike law in West Virginia.

The rules at a glance

Max motor power: 750 W
Top assisted speed: 28 mph
Minimum age: None statewide
Helmet: Operator/passenger under 15 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

17C-1-70 defines electric bicycle (<750W) and Classes 1-3 (20/20/28 mph); 17C-11-8 requires a Class 3 speedometer and a helmet for anyone under 15 but sets no minimum operating age (SB 660, 2020). [Source: W. Va. Code 17C-1-70 (operation 17C-11-8)]. 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.