Country Regulations

Malaysia treats electric bikes differently from bicycles, motorcycles, and cars. Most electric bikes sold locally fall under the category of Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs), which means they are not legal for road use — even though you can buy them openly in shops and online. This guide explains exactly what the law says, what happens…

South Korea draws a hard legal line at 500 watts and 25 km/h. An e-bike with a motor rated under 500W that assists only up to 25 km/h is legally a bicycle—no license, no registration, no mandatory insurance. Cross either threshold, and the law treats your bike as a motorcycle, with licensing, registration, insurance, and…