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Certificate of approval

Why is the type approval certificate mentioned?

Any motorized vehicle in France must have a certificate of conformity to be legally driven on public roads. This certificate also allows you to insure your product.

Initially, an electric bike is subject to the same safety standards as traditional bicycles. However, the presence of a motor imposes additional requirements. Although some traffic rules may vary from country to country regarding these bikes, there is a common standard shared across European countries.

To ensure cyclist safety, the NF EN 15194 standard regulates the manufacturing of bicycles and the implementation of safety controls on them. It also sets key criteria that clearly distinguish an electric pedal-assist bike from a moped. Notably, there are three essential criteria:

  • Assistance is limited to a speed of 25 km/h.

  • Motor assistance must stop as soon as the cyclist stops pedaling.

  • The maximum allowed motor power should not exceed 0.25 kW.

This rule applies to all types of electric pedal-assist bikes, whether traditional bikes, cargo bikes (two- or three-wheelers), recumbent bikes, or folding bikes.

What type approval certificate is required for my bike? / Is my bike compliant with standards?

Below is the updated list of type approval certificates, organized by brand. They must be downloaded in PDF format.

Any subsidy request from the government or your municipality requires this condition.

We only have certificates for the brands distributed within our network:

(IMAGE of bike + link to certificate)

Our Electric or Assisted Bikes:

At Globle Village, our bike selection consists exclusively of certified brands that comply with safety standards. The warranties offered by manufacturers ensure you can ride without worries. They guarantee reliable testing and certification by a qualified entity to avoid any disappointment.