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How fast can an e-bike go in Denmark?

25 km/h with pedal help, 6 km/h without.

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Short answer

An e-bike in Denmark may have only one motor, with a power of at most 250 watts. The motor may help you up to 25 km/h, and only while you pedal. Some e-bikes have a walk assist that moves the bike up to 6 km/h without pedalling, but an e-bike may not be set to go faster than that on the motor alone. Above 25 km/h you ride on your own leg power.

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Why

  1. Motor help stops at 25 km/h.
  2. The motor may be at most 250 watts.
  3. Without pedalling, at most 6 km/h.

Details

Brakes, lights and other equipment on an e-bike follow the same rules as on an ordinary bike.

Tip

If you rent an e-bike that pulls hard above 25 km/h, it is probably a speed pedelec with its own rules, so ask the rental shop.

What may differ

A bike tuned to give motor help above 25 km/h no longer meets the e-bike rules.

Common misconception

There is no speed limit for e-bikes in Denmark, only for mopeds.

What actually happens

A legal e-bike may only give motor help up to 25 km/h while you pedal.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Cycling rules and services can change, so check the official sources before you ride.

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