New E-Bike Laws in the US: March 2025 Update

Thimble NYC CONSTICATION PRICE In an e-bike program delivery, New York has a ton happen when it comes to electric bikes. The latest gossip is the Hochul Governor’s plan to strengthen additional rules on especially heavy bikes. The exact proposal is still in their work, but take aim in class 3 models weighing more than 100 pounds due to their fast speed and extra heft, making them more dangerous to collision.

As political critics have already pointed out, there is actually that many class 3 models weighing over 100 pounds, and throttle-equipped class 2 e-bikes may be a more appropriate target. Similar to Orange County, the goal is to crack down on modified bicycles and regulated electrics that are significantly faster and heavier than the normal models manufactured by the Top Mark or treated by upway. We will just have to see how this New York state proposal turns out in the coming months.