Why has E-Bike become popular in Europe?

Electric Assisted Bicycles are variants formed by adding Ebike Motor and Lithium Battery on the basis of bicycles. Although it is a tram, it retains the basic architecture of a bicycle, so the E-bike's characteristics of "retaining bicycle pedals" and "using human foot pedal as the driving force" are insufficient.Unlike the situation in China where the market is completely dominated by electric motorcycles (Electric Scooters), the acceptance and recognition of E-bikes in developed countries such as Europe and America are generally high. In addition to cultural and customary factors, the relevant laws and regulations introduced by the European Union, as well as the differentiated economic development level between regions, are also the main driving forces behind the popularity of E-bikes in Europe.E-bike and pure electric motorcycle are both driven by electricity, and there is only a difference in the proportion of power sources: Electric Bicycles are partially powered by electricity, while pure electric motorcycles are completely powered by electricity. And this is also the root cause of the polarization of their situation.According to EU Regulation 168/2013, electric bicycles with a Motor power of less than 250W and a assist speed of no more than 25 kilometers per hour (E-bike motors stop assisting within the speed range of 25 kilometers per hour and above) belong to the L1e-A category. This classification is loosely managed with reference to regular bicycles.Under relaxed management mode, relevant vehicles do not require model approval, and there are no corresponding requirements for driver age and license; In terms of vehicles, consumers do not need to register their license plates, nor do they need to report changes in owner information; In terms of passengers, there is no mandatory requirement for wearing helmets in regulations, and even third-party liability insurance adopts a voluntary attitude from consumers. Under relaxed management mode, consumers can start their cycling journey by buying it.Pure electric motorcycles without pedals are classified as L1e-B in the EU classification standard. This classification must meet a series of harsh conditions for motor vehicles, namely, the maximum speed cannot exceed 45 kilometers per hour, vehicle type approval is required, the driver must have a driver's license (AM driver's license) and be over 16 years old, need to register, vehicle information changes need to be registered, third-party liability insurance is mandatory, and passengers need to wear helmets.

Cycling is an attitude towards life.Bicycles have existed in Europe for over a century, and a Bicycle culture spanning all ages has long been formed in society. Unlike Chinese consumers who use bicycles as a means of transportation, European consumers generally use bicycles as their main way of leisure time and exercise in their daily lives, in addition to commuting.The widespread recognition and acceptance, as well as diverse usage scenarios, are the fertile soil for the growth of the E-bike market. E-bike (Electric Assisted Bicycle) inherits the basic architecture of bicycles, and when riding, it uses an electric motor to output the same proportion of power as stepping as auxiliary, bringing consumers a unique riding experience. Some consumers describe it this way: it's like a runner who often ties their legs full of sandbags and suddenly removes the sandbags to run.