New Jersey e-bike and e-trike laws

✓ Last verifiedVerified Sep 2026Every rule links to the statute or state agency page

In short

New Jersey's new e-bike law (licenses and MVC registration since July 2026) is written for two-wheeled e-bikes. The MVC has told police that e-trikes are not e-bikes and are exempt from that law, so a 3-wheel e-trike does not need the e-bike license, registration or insurance. Keep speeds modest, use lights, stay off sidewalks unless posted otherwise, and check local rules for bike paths.

Does an e-trike count as an e-bike here? No.

For e-trikes: The MVC told police that e-trikes are not e-bikes of any kind and are exempt from the new license/registration/insurance law.
Rules below: Apply to e-bikes as New Jersey defines them, which leaves trikes out. The rows above say what applies to a trike instead.
License: Riders 17+ need a valid driver's license of any class or a moped (e-bike) license/permit; riders 15-16 need a moped (e-bike) license or permit; bike-share renters 16+ are exempt. (Low-speed electric bicycle, Motorized bicycle)
Registration: Two-wheel low-speed e-bikes and motorized bicycles must be registered with the NJMVC (two plate stickers on the front fork); owners had six months after the Jan 19, 2026 enactment to comply. (Low-speed electric bicycle, Motorized bicycle)
Insurance: Motorized bicycles (throttle models and 21-28 mph pedal-assist models) must carry liability insurance; low-speed (pedal-assist to 20 mph) e-bikes do not. (Motorized bicycle)
Helmet: Motorized bicycle riders of every age must wear an approved helmet. (Motorized bicycle)
Minimum age: No one under 15 may ride a low-speed e-bike or motorized bicycle. (Low-speed electric bicycle, Motorized bicycle)
Where you can ride: Motorized bicycles may not use interstates, median-divided highways, roads posted over 50 mph, or the GSP/Turnpike/AC Expressway. (Motorized bicycle)
Sidewalks: MVC says e-bikes may not be ridden on sidewalks (low-speed e-bikes may be parked on sidewalks if they don't block pedestrians). (Low-speed electric bicycle, Motorized bicycle)

Three wheels

Does an e-trike count as an e-bike?

“Low-speed electric bicycle" means a two-wheeled vehicle with fully operable pedals and an electric motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling ... MVC: "E-trikes are not defined as an electric bicycle of any kind and are exempt from this law.”

N.J.S.A. 39:1-1 as amended by P.L.2025, c.285, s.1 (struck "two or three-wheeled"); NJMVC Motor Vehicle Advisory 2026-02 (June 23, 2026), p.6 ↗

How the law sorts e-bikes

P.L.2025, c.285 (approved Jan 19, 2026) repealed NJ's Class 1/Class 2 low-speed e-bike scheme. NJ now has three categories: low-speed electric bicycle (2 wheels, pedal-assist only, cuts off at 20 mph, no wattage figure), motorized bicycle (throttle up to 15 mph, or pedal-assist 21-28 mph, or throttle above 15 up to 28 mph, or <50cc/1.5 bhp helper motor), and electric motorized bicycle (2 wheels, >750 W and >28 mph = treated as a motorcycle).

Low-speed electric bicycle

Assist to 20 mphNo throttle

N.J.S.A. 39:1-1 ↗

Motorized bicycle

Assist to 28 mphThrottle allowed to 28 mph

N.J.S.A. 39:1-1 ↗

Electric motorized bicycle

Throttle n/a

N.J.S.A. 39:1-1 ↗

Outside the e-bike categories

Treated as a electric motorized bicycle / motorcycle.

motorcycle license or endorsementregistrationinsurancetitlehelmet

A 2-wheel e-bike over 750 W and over 28 mph is an 'electric motorized bicycle', which the amended 39:1-1 lists inside the definition of 'motorcycle'. MVC's reference guide lists it with 'Electric Motorized Bike & Trike' needing a motorcycle permit/license, age 17+, title, registration, insurance and motorcycle plate. Online sale of electric motorized bicycles is banned for one year after enactment (s.12). Note: the 39:1-1 'motorcycle' definition also covers 'all motor-operated vehicles of the bicycle or tricycle type' except low-speed e-bikes and motorized bicycles, so a high-powered e-trike would likely be a motorcycle.

E-trikes in our guide

How the trikes we list are treated in New Jersey

None of the 191 trikes we list is an e-bike under New Jersey's e-bike law, because it leaves trikes out. The rules above for e-trikes apply to all of them. Not legal advice.

E-bikes in our guide

How the e-bikes we list are treated in New Jersey

200 of the 268 two-wheel e-bikes we list fit New Jersey's e-bike rules on their published figures. 40 need checking before you buy, and 28 don't publish enough to tell. Not legal advice.

Ariel Rider Grizzly 72V
Check before buying60 mph is over the 28 mph limit.Model page: Ariel Rider Grizzly 72V
Ariel Rider MUDD 72V
Check before buying65 mph is over the 28 mph limit.Model page: Ariel Rider MUDD 72V
Ariel Rider X-Class 60V PPB
Check before buying40 mph is over the 28 mph limit.Model page: Ariel Rider X-Class 60V PPB
Aventon Pace 5 REC
Check before buying28 mph top speed, over the 20 mph Class 1–2 limit.Model page: Aventon Pace 5 REC
Heybike ALPHA
Check before buying28 mph top speed, over the 20 mph Class 1–2 limit.Model page: Heybike ALPHA
Heybike Mars 3.0
Check before buying28 mph top speed, over the 20 mph Class 1–2 limit.Model page: Heybike Mars 3.0
Heybike Saturn Dual Battery
Check before buying1000W rated motor, over the 750W e-bike limit.Model page: Heybike Saturn Dual Battery
Heybike Saturn Single Battery
Check before buying1000W rated motor, over the 750W e-bike limit.Model page: Heybike Saturn Single Battery
Himiway D7
Check before buying1000W rated motor, over the 750W e-bike limit.Model page: Himiway D7
Himiway D7 Pro
Check before buying1000W rated motor, over the 750W e-bike limit.Model page: Himiway D7 Pro
Jasion Hunter Pro
Check before buying30 mph is over the 28 mph limit.Model page: Jasion Hunter Pro
Jasion Kago
Check before buying28 mph top speed, over the 20 mph Class 1–2 limit.Model page: Jasion Kago
Jasion RetroVolt Max
Check before buying35 mph is over the 28 mph limit.Model page: Jasion RetroVolt Max
Jasion RetroVolt Pro
Check before buying38 mph is over the 28 mph limit.Model page: Jasion RetroVolt Pro
Jasion Thunder Pro ST
Check before buying35 mph is over the 28 mph limit.Model page: Jasion Thunder Pro ST
Jasion X-Hunter
Check before buying30 mph is over the 28 mph limit.Model page: Jasion X-Hunter
Mokwheel Asphalt Step-Over
Check before buying28 mph top speed, over the 20 mph Class 1–2 limit.Model page: Mokwheel Asphalt Step-Over
Mokwheel Asphalt Step-Through
Check before buying28 mph top speed, over the 20 mph Class 1–2 limit.Model page: Mokwheel Asphalt Step-Through
Mokwheel Basalt 2.0 Step-Over
Check before buying28 mph top speed, over the 20 mph Class 1–2 limit.Model page: Mokwheel Basalt 2.0 Step-Over
Mokwheel Basalt 2.0 Step-Through, Large
Check before buying28 mph top speed, over the 20 mph Class 1–2 limit.Model page: Mokwheel Basalt 2.0 Step-Through, Large
Mokwheel Basalt 2.0 Step-Through, Standard
Check before buying28 mph top speed, over the 20 mph Class 1–2 limit.Model page: Mokwheel Basalt 2.0 Step-Through, Standard
Mokwheel Obsidian
Check before buying28 mph top speed, over the 20 mph Class 1–2 limit.Model page: Mokwheel Obsidian
Mokwheel Obsidian 2.0 Step-Over
Check before buying28 mph top speed, over the 20 mph Class 1–2 limit.Model page: Mokwheel Obsidian 2.0 Step-Over
Mokwheel Obsidian 2.0 Step-Through
Check before buying28 mph top speed, over the 20 mph Class 1–2 limit.Model page: Mokwheel Obsidian 2.0 Step-Through
Mokwheel Onyx Step-Over
Check before buying28 mph top speed, over the 20 mph Class 1–2 limit.Model page: Mokwheel Onyx Step-Over
Mokwheel Onyx Step-Through
Check before buying28 mph top speed, over the 20 mph Class 1–2 limit.Model page: Mokwheel Onyx Step-Through
Mokwheel Scoria 2.0
Check before buying28 mph top speed, over the 20 mph Class 1–2 limit.Model page: Mokwheel Scoria 2.0
Mokwheel Slate
Check before buying25 mph top speed, over the 20 mph Class 1–2 limit.Model page: Mokwheel Slate
Mokwheel Tarmac Step-Over
Check before buying28 mph top speed, over the 20 mph Class 1–2 limit.Model page: Mokwheel Tarmac Step-Over
Mokwheel Tarmac Step-Through
Check before buying28 mph top speed, over the 20 mph Class 1–2 limit.Model page: Mokwheel Tarmac Step-Through
Mokwheel Tor Plus
Check before buying28 mph top speed, over the 20 mph Class 1–2 limit.Model page: Mokwheel Tor Plus
Puckipuppy GoldenR Pro
Check before buying1100W rated motor, over the 750W e-bike limit.Model page: Puckipuppy GoldenR Pro
Rad Power Bikes Radster Road Large
Check before buying28 mph top speed, over the 20 mph Class 1–2 limit.Model page: Rad Power Bikes Radster Road Large
Rad Power Bikes Radster Road Regular
Check before buying28 mph top speed, over the 20 mph Class 1–2 limit.Model page: Rad Power Bikes Radster Road Regular
Rad Power Bikes Radster Trail Large
Check before buying28 mph top speed, over the 20 mph Class 1–2 limit.Model page: Rad Power Bikes Radster Trail Large
Rad Power Bikes Radster Trail Regular
Check before buying28 mph top speed, over the 20 mph Class 1–2 limit.Model page: Rad Power Bikes Radster Trail Regular
Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 5
Check before buying28 mph top speed, over the 20 mph Class 1–2 limit.Model page: Rad Power Bikes RadWagon 5
Ride1Up Revv1 DRT
Check before buying28 mph top speed, over the 20 mph Class 1–2 limit.Model page: Ride1Up Revv1 DRT
Ride1Up Revv1 FS
Check before buying28 mph top speed, over the 20 mph Class 1–2 limit.Model page: Ride1Up Revv1 FS
Ride1Up Revv1 HT
Check before buying28 mph top speed, over the 20 mph Class 1–2 limit.Model page: Ride1Up Revv1 HT

Show the 200 that fit the rules

Amflow PL Carbon (800Wh) · E-bike (class not stated), 19.9 mph
Amflow PL Carbon Pro (800Wh) · E-bike (class not stated), 19.9 mph
Amflow PR Carbon · E-bike (class not stated), 19.9 mph
Amflow PR Carbon Pro · E-bike (class not stated), 19.9 mph
Amflow PX Carbon · E-bike (class not stated), 20 mph
Amflow PX Carbon Pro · E-bike (class not stated), 20 mph
Amflow TL Carbon · E-bike (class not stated), 20 mph
Ariel Rider Kepler High-Step · Class 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Ariel Rider Kepler Step-Thru · Class 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Ariel Rider X-Class 60V Off-Road · Class 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Ariel Rider X-Class 60V Performance · Class 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Aventon Abound LR · Class 2 e-bike, throttle
Aventon Abound SR · Class 2 e-bike, throttle
Aventon Aventure 3 Step-Over · Class 2 e-bike, throttle
Aventon Aventure 3 Step-Through · Class 2 e-bike, throttle
Aventon Aventure M · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle
Aventon Current ADV · Class 1 or 3 e-bike, Within the published limits
Aventon Current EXP · Class 1 or 3 e-bike, Within the published limits
Aventon Level 4 ADV Step-Over · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Aventon Level 4 ADV Step-Through · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Aventon Level 4 REC Step-Over · Class 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle
Aventon Level 4 REC Step-Through · Class 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle
Aventon Ramblas ADV · Class 1 e-bike, throttle
Aventon Soltera 2.5 · Class 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Aventon Soltera 3 ADV · Class 1 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Heybike Hybrid · Class 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Heybike Mars 2.5 · E-bike (class not stated), 28 mph
Heybike Ranger 3.0 Pro · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Heybike Ranger S 2.0 · Class 3 e-bike, 28 mph
Heybike Titan Dual Battery · Class 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Heybike Titan Single Battery · Class 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Heybike Venus · Class 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Himiway A7 Large · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Himiway A7 Regular · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Himiway D5 2.0 20" · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Himiway D5 2.0 26" High-Step · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Himiway D5 2.0 26" ST · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Himiway D5 2.0 Camo · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Himiway D5 Pro · E-bike (class not stated), throttle, 20 mph
Lectric XP Lite2 · Class 1 or 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Lectric XP Lite2 JW Black Belt Drive · Class 1 or 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Lectric XP Lite2 JW Black Belt Drive Long-Range · Class 1 or 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Lectric XP Lite2 Long-Range · Class 1 or 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Lectric XP4 750 Step-Over · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Lectric XP4 750 Step-Thru · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Lectric XP4 Step-Over · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Lectric XP4 Step-Thru · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Lectric XPeak2 High-Step · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Lectric XPeak2 High-Step Long-Range · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Lectric XPeak2 Step-Thru · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Lectric XPeak2 Step-Thru Long-Range · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Lectric XPedition2 Dual-Battery · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Lectric XPedition2 Long-Range Dual-Battery · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Lectric XPedition2 Single Battery · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Lectric XPress2 High-Step (Commuter) · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Lectric XPress2 Step-Thru (Cruiser) · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Macfox X1S · Class 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Macfox X1S Dual Battery · Class 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Macfox X2 Pro · Class 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Macfox X2 Pro Dual Battery · Class 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Macfox X7 · Class 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Macfox X7 Dual Battery · Class 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Macfox X7 L · Class 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Macfox X7 L Dual Battery · Class 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Mokwheel Flint Pro Step-Over · E-bike (class not stated), 20 mph
Mokwheel Flint Pro Step-Through · E-bike (class not stated), 20 mph
Mokwheel Flint Step-Over · E-bike (class not stated), 20 mph
Mokwheel Flint Step-Through · E-bike (class not stated), 20 mph
Pedego Avenue Core · Class 1 or 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Pedego Avenue Pro · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Pedego Boomerang Core · Class 1 or 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Pedego Boomerang Pro · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Pedego Element 2 · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Pedego Element Core · Class 1 or 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Pedego Element Pro · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Pedego Elevate · E-bike (class not stated), 20 mph
Pedego Interceptor · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Pedego Interceptor Platinum Edition · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Pedego Latch · E-bike (class not stated), throttle, 20 mph
Pedego Latch 2 · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Pedego Ridge Rider 2 · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Pedego Trail Tracker · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Puckipuppy Boxer ST (step-through) · E-bike (class not stated), throttle, 20 mph
Puckipuppy Boxer Step-over · E-bike (class not stated), throttle, 20 mph
Puckipuppy Labrador Pro ST (step-through) · E-bike (class not stated), throttle, 20 mph
Puckipuppy Labrador Pro Step-over · E-bike (class not stated), throttle, 20 mph
Puckipuppy Poodle · E-bike (class not stated), throttle, 20 mph
Puckipuppy Samoyed · E-bike (class not stated), throttle, 20 mph
Puckipuppy Schnauzer · E-bike (class not stated), throttle, 20 mph
Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 Plus · Class 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Rad Power Bikes RadRunner · Class 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Max · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Rad Power Bikes RadRunner Plus · Class 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Rad Power Bikes RadWagon · Class 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Ride1Up CF Racer1 · Class 3 e-bike, 28 mph
Ride1Up Portola 02 10Ah · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Ride1Up Portola 02 15Ah · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Ride1Up Portola 02 Lite 10Ah · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Ride1Up Portola 02 Lite 15Ah · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Ride1Up Revv1 EVO · Class 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Ride1Up Roadster v3 Rigid · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Ride1Up Roadster v3 Suspension · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Ride1Up TrailRush · Class 3 e-bike, 28 mph
Ride1Up Vorsa · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Ride1Up Vorsa FT · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Ride1Up Vorsa Lite · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Schwinn High Timber Electric · E-bike (class not stated), throttle, 20 mph
Schwinn Hurricane 20in Compact · E-bike (class not stated), throttle, 20 mph
Schwinn Parkwood Electric · E-bike (class not stated), throttle, 20 mph
Schwinn Regent Electric · E-bike (class not stated), throttle, 20 mph
Schwinn Tornado Compact · E-bike (class not stated), throttle, 17.5 mph
Schwinn Twister Folding · E-bike (class not stated), throttle, 17.5 mph
Specialized Turbo Como 4.0 · E-bike (class not stated), 28 mph
Specialized Turbo Como 4.0 IGH · E-bike (class not stated), 28 mph
Specialized Turbo Como 5.0 IGH · E-bike (class not stated), 28 mph
Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Comp · E-bike (class not stated), 20 mph
Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Expert · E-bike (class not stated), 20 mph
Specialized Turbo Kenevo SL 2 Ohlins Coil · E-bike (class not stated), 20 mph
Specialized Turbo Vado 2 4.0 · E-bike (class not stated), 28 mph
Specialized Turbo Vado 2 4.0 Step-Through · E-bike (class not stated), 28 mph
Specialized Turbo Vado 2 5.0 IGH · E-bike (class not stated), 28 mph
Specialized Turbo Vado 2 5.0 IGH Step-Through · E-bike (class not stated), 28 mph
Specialized Turbo Vado 2 5.0 Step-Through · E-bike (class not stated), 28 mph
Specialized Turbo Vado 3 EVO 4.0 · Class 1 or 3 e-bike, 20 mph
Specialized Turbo Vado 3 EVO 5.0 · Class 1 or 3 e-bike, 20 mph
Specialized Turbo Vado 3 EVO 6.0 · Class 1 or 3 e-bike, 20 mph
Specialized Turbo Vado 3 X 4.0 · Class 1 or 3 e-bike, 20 mph
Specialized Turbo Vado 3 X 6.0 · Class 1 or 3 e-bike, 20 mph
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 · E-bike (class not stated), 28 mph
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 EQ · E-bike (class not stated), 28 mph
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 Step-Through · E-bike (class not stated), 28 mph
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 Step-Through EQ · E-bike (class not stated), 28 mph
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 5.0 EQ · E-bike (class not stated), 28 mph
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 5.0 Step-Through EQ · E-bike (class not stated), 28 mph
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 6.0 Carbon · E-bike (class not stated), 28 mph
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 6.0 EQ Carbon · E-bike (class not stated), 28 mph
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ · E-bike (class not stated), 28 mph
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-Through · E-bike (class not stated), 28 mph
Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 Step-Through EQ · E-bike (class not stated), 28 mph
Super73 B1G Core · Class 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Super73 B1G SE · Class 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Super73 M1D Core · Class 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Super73 M1D SE · Class 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Super73 MZFT Core · Class 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Super73 MZFT SE · Class 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Super73 R Brooklyn · Class 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Super73 S2 Laguna (Core) · Class 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Super73 S2 SE · Class 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Super73 ZX Core · Class 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Super73 ZX SE · Class 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Trek Borrego+ (Class 2) · Class 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Trek Borrego+ S · Class 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Trek Charter+ 4S Lowstep · Class 3 e-bike, 28 mph
Trek Charter+ 4S Step-over · Class 3 e-bike, 28 mph
Trek Charter+ 5S · Class 3 e-bike, 28 mph
Trek Domane+ SL Gen 5 SL 6 AXS · Class 3 e-bike, 28 mph
Trek Domane+ SL Gen 5 SL 7 AXS · Class 3 e-bike, 28 mph
Trek Domane+ SL Gen 5 SL 9 AXS · Class 3 e-bike, 28 mph
Trek Electra Ponto Go! Ponto Go! (Class 2) · Class 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Trek Electra Ponto Go! Ponto Go! S · Class 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 26 mph
Trek Electra Townie Go! · Class 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Trek Electra Townie Go! S · Class 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Trek Fetch+ 4 · Class 1 e-bike, pedal-assist only, 20 mph
Trek Fuel+ EX Gen 2 9.7 · Class 1 e-bike, pedal-assist only, 20 mph
Trek Fuel+ EX Gen 2 9.8 Eagle 90 · E-bike (class not stated), 20 mph
Trek Fuel+ EX Gen 2 9.8 XT · E-bike (class not stated), 20 mph
Trek Fuel+ EX Gen 2 9.8 XT Di2 · Class 1 e-bike, pedal-assist only, 20 mph
Trek Fuel+ EX Gen 2 9.9 X0 AXS · Class 1 e-bike, pedal-assist only, 20 mph
Trek FX+ 1S Midstep · Class 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Trek FX+ 1S Step-over · Class 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Trek FX+ 2S Midstep · Class 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Trek FX+ 2S Step-over · Class 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Trek FX+ 7S Midstep · Class 3 e-bike, 28 mph
Trek FX+ 7S Step-over · Class 3 e-bike, 28 mph
Trek Rail+ 8 Gen 5 · Class 1 e-bike, pedal-assist only, 20 mph
Trek Verve+ 3 · Class 1 e-bike, pedal-assist only, 20 mph
Trek Verve+ 4S · Class 3 e-bike, 28 mph
Urtopia Carbon 1 Pro · Class 1 e-bike, pedal-assist only, 20 mph
Urtopia Carbon Atom · Class 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Urtopia Carbon Classic Step-over · Class 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Urtopia Carbon Classic Step-Thru · Class 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Urtopia Carbon Fold Step-Thru · Class 1 or 2 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Urtopia Carbon Fusion Pro · Class 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Urtopia Carbon Joy · Class 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Velotric Breeze 1 · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Velotric Discover 2 · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Velotric Discover 3 · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Velotric Discover M · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Velotric Fold 1 · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Velotric Fold 1 Plus · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Velotric GoMad · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Velotric Nomad 2 High-Step · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Velotric Nomad 2 Step-Thru · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Velotric Nomad 2X High-Step · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Velotric Nomad 2X Step-Thru · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Velotric Summit 1 · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 20 mph
Velotric Summit 2 · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Velotric T1 ST Plus · Class 1 or 3 e-bike, 20 mph
Velotric Tempo High-Step · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph
Velotric Tempo Mid-Step · Class 1, 2 or 3 e-bike, throttle, 28 mph

The rules

Every rule, with its source

License: Low-speed electric bicycle, Motorized bicycle Riders 17+ need a valid driver's license of any class or a moped (e-bike) license/permit; riders 15-16 need a moped (e-bike) license or permit; bike-share renters 16+ are exempt. N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3(c) as amended by P.L.2025, c.285, s.5 ↗
Registration: Low-speed electric bicycle, Motorized bicycle Two-wheel low-speed e-bikes and motorized bicycles must be registered with the NJMVC (two plate stickers on the front fork); owners had six months after the Jan 19, 2026 enactment to comply. N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3i as amended by P.L.2025, c.285, s.6; grace period s.11 ↗
Insurance: Motorized bicycle Motorized bicycles (throttle models and 21-28 mph pedal-assist models) must carry liability insurance; low-speed (pedal-assist to 20 mph) e-bikes do not. NJMVC Advisory 2026-02, p.3; N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3(e); P.L.2025, c.285, s.11(a) ↗
Helmet: Motorized bicycle Motorized bicycle riders of every age must wear an approved helmet. N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3q; NJMVC E-bike and Moped Manual 2026, p.5 ↗
Low-speed electric bicycle Bicycle rules apply to low-speed e-bikes, so riders under 17 must wear a helmet. N.J.S.A. 39:4-10.1; N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.16(g) ↗
Minimum age: Low-speed electric bicycle, Motorized bicycle No one under 15 may ride a low-speed e-bike or motorized bicycle. N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3(c)(1) as amended by P.L.2025, c.285, s.5 ↗
Where you can ride: Motorized bicycle Motorized bicycles may not use interstates, median-divided highways, roads posted over 50 mph, or the GSP/Turnpike/AC Expressway. N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3(a) ↗
Sidewalks: Low-speed electric bicycle, Motorized bicycle MVC says e-bikes may not be ridden on sidewalks (low-speed e-bikes may be parked on sidewalks if they don't block pedestrians). NJMVC E-bike and Moped Manual 2026; N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.16(a) (parking) ↗
Bike paths and trails: Low-speed electric bicycle Low-speed e-bikes may use bicycle paths unless a local government or state agency prohibits them, and may not use natural-surface non-motorized trails unless permitted. N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.16(d)-(e) ↗
Also good to know: State registration, licensing and examination fees for e-bikes are waived for one year after enactment (through about Jan 19, 2027). P.L.2025, c.285, s.10 ↗
Low-speed electric bicycle A reflector is required to ride from dusk to dawn, and selling kits that convert a low-speed e-bike into a motorized bicycle is banned. N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.16(i)-(j) ↗
E-trike (3 wheels) The MVC told police that e-trikes are not e-bikes of any kind and are exempt from the new license/registration/insurance law. NJMVC Motor Vehicle Advisory 2026-02, June 23, 2026, p.6 ↗

Changes and local rules

What's new, and what cities add

P.L.2025, c.285 (Senate Substitute for S4834, 1R) enacted · effective 2026-01-19 (approved and effective immediately; compliance deadline six months later, about 2026-07-19; MVC began appointments 2026-06-26) Repealed NJ's Class 1/2 system; redefined low-speed e-bike as two-wheeled, pedal-assist only to 20 mph; moved throttle and 21-28 mph e-bikes into 'motorized bicycle'; created 'electric motorized bicycle' (>750 W and >28 mph = motorcycle); required license (age 15+) and MVC registration for low-speed e-bikes and motorized bicycles, and insurance for motorized bicycles; six-month compliance window; one-year fee waiver; one-year online sale ban on electric motorized bicycles. Source ↗
P.L.2025, c.285, s.4 enacted · effective First day of the 12th month after enactment (about 2027-01-01), for policies issued or renewed on/after that date Treats low-speed e-bike riders as 'pedestrians' for auto-insurance personal injury protection (PIP) coverage purposes. Source ↗
S3178 (2026-2027 session) pending · effective n/a Scutari pre-filed bill with e-bike regulation text similar to c.285 (two-wheeled definitions, registration, licensing). Status beyond introduction not confirmed. Source ↗

Statutes and sources

P.L.2025, c.285 (chapter law text, NJ Legislature) ↗SS for S4834 First Reprint (bill text with amendments shown) ↗NJMVC Law Enforcement Advisory 2026-02: E-Bike Law Implementation (June 23, 2026) ↗NJMVC e-bike requirements page ↗NJMVC press release June 23, 2026 ↗NJMVC E-bike and Moped Manual 2026 ↗NJDOT bicycle regulations (helmet law 39:4-10.1) ↗

What we couldn't confirm from official sources (4)

The identical Assembly bill was A6235 (cited by many secondary sources; not confirmed on an official page).
NJ Bike & Walk Coalition says the law does not describe devices with more than two wheels at all; advocates are pursuing a follow-up bill to restore Class 1/2 exemptions. No such bill number confirmed.
A5542 (2026-2027) would exempt certain individuals from low-speed e-bike registration and motorized-bicycle registration/insurance; status unknown.
Legal status of an e-trike on public roads after c.285 is not spelled out in statute: 39:1-1 'motor vehicle' excludes only low-speed e-bikes, low-speed scooters and motorized bicycles, and 'motorcycle' includes motor-operated vehicles 'of the bicycle or tricycle type'. MVC's position (exempt) is administrative guidance, not statute.

This page explains the law in plain language. It is not legal advice. Cities, counties and park agencies can add their own rules; check posted signs and confirm with your state before you ride.