The Art of Motion

For many Australians, an e-bike is more than a way to get around. It has become a practical replacement for a second car, a way to avoid traffic, a faster way to commute, or simply the easiest way to enjoy riding again. Yet as interest grows, so has confusion. More buyers are now asking a simple but important question: “Which e-bikes are actually legal in Australia?” It is a sign of a market where buyers struggle to make sense of

UL 2849 Certification has become one of the most talked-about e-bike standards in 2025. It appears in online ads, spec sheets, and retailer descriptions, often positioned as the “highest level” of e-bike safety. That perception is not wrong, but it is also not the full story. UL 2849 confirms outstanding electrical and fire safety, but it does not verify whether an e-bike meets Australian power and speed limits, and it does not determine whether a bike is legal to ride

If you’re shopping for a safe and legal e-bike, you’ve probably seen certifications such as EN 15194, the European standard for 250 W Electrically Power-Assisted Cycles (EPACs), or UL 2849, the American electrical-safety system that verifies wiring, battery, and charger integrity across all power levels.