Electric Scooter (25kmh) trying to register it

marcosmb25

Hi, I am trying to do the things properly, and according to the Garda, I would need a insurance and a road tax (while in most of the EU can be used perfectly in the bike lane...)

Anyway, for my understanding I would need a registration in the revenue this scooter, it has the CE Sign on it, is that enough?

(I cant post links, so look in internet for Xiaomi Mi365 TechAdvisor if you want to see the specs) basically, 250W 25km/h 30km autonomy

Apart of that, it seems than I would need an insurance, Any idea about where could I find one insurancer for this things? I tried calling a couple of car insurancers and they almost laught at me...


Any experience with this? Its basically for conmuting in Cork City.


I talked with people who are using this without anything of the legally required and the garda didnt stop them, but i am a bit scared.

Kind Regards

loyatemu

an insurer that specialises in motorbikes and scooters might be able to help you, but I wouldn't be optimistic - it may not actually be possible to make this sort of thing road-legal.

Victor

marcosmb25 wrote: »

(I cant post links, so look in internet for Xiaomi Mi365 TechAdvisor if you want to see the specs) basically, 250W 25km/h 30km autonomy

It's possible it doesn't need to be registered, but you need to check the legislation and hte exact specification. https://www.cyclescheme.ie/community/round-ups/round-up-best-e-bikes-for-cycling-to-work

http://irishcycle.com/2015/07/08/transport-minister-questioned-on-powerful-electric-bicycles/

ED E

Victor wrote: »

It's possible it doesn't need to be registered, but you need to check the legislation and hte exact specification. https://www.cyclescheme.ie/community/round-ups/round-up-best-e-bikes-for-cycling-to-work

http://irishcycle.com/2015/07/08/transport-minister-questioned-on-powerful-electric-bicycles/

I doubt it, the exemptions are for pedal assist, as soon as you've a throttle its an MPV is my memory without reading the legislation.

The eScooters are a toy for private land only within the republic, you practically will not meet the requirements of roadworthiness to get it legally on the streets.


PS:
RSA lay friendly text: http://www.rsa.ie/Documents/VS_Information_Notes/Two_Three_Wheeled_Vehicles/FAQs%20on%20E%20Bikes%20and%20Pedelecs%20and%20battery%20Scooters.pdf
"Regardless of the type of bike, the rule is as
follows: If it can be powered by mechanical or electrical power alone (i.e. it can go without you pedalling or scooting
it) then it is considered to be a mechanically propelled vehicle (MPV). "