Why do you need a licence to operate a moped and not an e-bike when they both have pedals?
Mopeds are heavier and faster than e-bikes. The maximum speed of a moped is 50 km/hr and an e-bike is 32 km/hr. Mopeds can weigh as much as 55 kg or 121 lbs, while most e-bikes weigh half that at about 28 kg or 61 pounds. Mopeds do have pedals, but most are driven solely by motor, whereas most e-bikes are designed to be pedalled with a power-assist. In terms of their power and size, mopeds drive more like motorcycles and e-bikes more like bicycles.
