Hawaii Bills $30 Registration for All E‑Bikes
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- Hawaii is considering a bill that would require registration of all electric bicycles in the state.
- The bill would impose a one‑time $30 registration fee for each e‑bike.
- Manufacturers would be required to label e‑bikes with class, top speed, and motor power.
- The legislation aligns with the three‑class e‑bike system, defining Class 1, 2, 3 with speed limits of 20 mph for Classes 1‑2 and 28 mph for Class 3.
- All e‑bikes would be limited to 750 W motor power, and only Class 2 e‑bikes could have hand throttles.
- Lawmakers are nearing a final vote before the bill goes to the governor’s desk, according to KHON2.
Why it matters: The $30 fee and labeling requirement will provide the state with a new revenue stream and clearer enforcement, while e‑bike owners and manufacturers face added compliance costs and potential restrictions on usage, potentially slowing the rapid growth of micromobility in Hawaii.
