E-bike - any road license required in SA

[SlowridingZA]

To ride even a 50cc scooter one needs to get a motorcycle license A1 up to 225cc and A for bigger power. 
Do you need a license to ride an e-bike  - pedal assist? 

[IceCreamMan]

2 minutes ago, SlowridingZA said:

To ride even a 50cc scooter one needs to get a motorcycle license A1 up to 225cc and A for bigger power. 
Do you need a license to ride an e-bike  - pedal assist? 

No, so long as they not faster than 40 km/h under electric conditions.

if >40 then yes.

 

( I think it’s 40 , it could be higher)

Edited October 16, 2025 by IceCreamMan

[SlowridingZA]

Thanks for the info 🚴‍♀️🚴🚵‍♂️