Electrically Power-Assisted Cycle (EPAC) Assurance Scheme
From 1 July 2026, e-bikes used in public in Queensland must meet the European Standard for Electrically Power-Assisted Cycles (EPACs), EN 15194, or be verified through the EPAC Assurance Scheme as meeting key safety requirements.
If your e-bike meets EN 15194 and displays an EN 15194 compliance label, it is legal to ride and does not need to be verified under the EPAC Assurance Scheme.
This scheme covers:
- Legacy EPACs: eligible e-bikes made before 1 July 2026 that have a maximum 250 watts continuous motor power and a maximum assisted speed limit of 25 km/h, but do not meet EN 15194 or have a clear EN 15194 compliance label
- Special Purpose EPACs: eligible e-trikes and e-bikes designed or modified for riders with a disability or medical condition
A transition period is in place to give owners time to get their devices labelled under the EPAC Assurance Scheme. Existing e-bikes that do not have a EN 15194 compliance label can continue to be used until 28 February 2027, provided they have a maximum continuous motor power of 250 watts and a maximum assisted speed limit of 25 km/h.
From 1 March 2027, a compliance label will be required to ride the e-bike in public.
The EPAC Assurance Scheme is not for high-powered, high-speed or modified devices that are illegal in Queensland. For example, a 500 watt e-bike or a device that has been modified post manufacture. Police can seize and destroy illegal devices used in public and issue significant fines.
How the scheme works
The scheme operates through a network of authorised verifiers across Queensland. Authorised verifiers are approved bicycle retailers who are trained to assess e-bikes against the scheme requirements.
If you own an eligible e-bike or e-trike, you can take it to an authorised verifier. It must successfully pass the inspection and meet all scheme requirements to be verified as either a Legacy EPAC or Special Purpose EPAC.
The authorised verifier will first do a free pre-screening check. If the device appears eligible for the scheme, they can proceed with a full inspection. If it passes, a permanent Legacy EPAC or Special Purpose EPAC label will be attached to your device so you can continue using it legally in public under the new laws.
The authorised verifier may charge a fee of up to $70, for the inspection and label.
A label issued under the EPAC Assurance Scheme does not certify that your e-bike or e-trike complies with EN 15194. This scheme is a separate pathway to identify certain safe devices that may continue to be lawfully used in public.
What to do
- Check the list of authorised verifiers on this website.
- Contact an authorised verifier for an initial discussion about your device, booking an inspection appointment and fees.
- Attend your inspection appointment with your device and any information you have about its make, model, purchase date (such as a receipt), technical specifications or any modifications made to support a disability or medical condition.
You must book in for an inspection appointment. Authorised verifiers will not conduct an inspection if you bring your device outside of booking times. Availability of bookings is subject to staffing capacity for each individual authorised verifier. Please be aware that it may take a couple of weeks before an inspection appointment is available.
Finding an authorised verifier
You can find a list of authorised verifiers currently participating in the EPAC Assurance Scheme below. Inspection appointments are required. Please contact the authorised verifier to book an appointment before visiting an assessment location.
This list will continue to grow over time. If there isn’t an authorised verifier near you yet, check back regularly as more locations will be added across Queensland over the coming months.
If you live in a rural or remote area without reasonable access to an authorised verifier, alternative arrangements will be available. The Department of Transport and Main Roads is currently working on options, including the potential for a temporary, conditional permit. More details will be available on this webpage at the start of 2027.
Name | Location | City | Website | Phone |
| Trek Ashmore | Tenancy G07-G09, 345 Southport-Nerang Rd Molendinar, QLD 4214 | Gold Coast | Trek Bicycle Ashmore | (07) 5528 2737 |
| Trek Burleigh Heads | Tenancy 9, Burleigh Home & Life, 197 - 207 Reedy Creek Road Burleigh Heads, QLD 4220 | Gold Coast | Trek Bicycle Burleigh Heads | (07) 5534 3172 |
| Trek Ipswich | 76 Brisbane Road East Ipswich, QLD 4305 | Ipswich | Trek Bicycle Ipswich | (07) 3282 7321 |
| Trek Sunshine Coast | 2 Eden St, Minyama, QLD 4575 | Sunshine Coast | Trek Bicycle Sunshine Coast | (07) 5444 0353 |
| Trek North Lakes | T6 82 North Lakes Drive North Lakes, QLD 4509 | Moreton Bay | Trek Bicycle North Lakes | (07) 3886 3350 |
| Trek Rockhampton | Shop 5, Primewest Rockhampton, 414-434 Yaamba Rd Norman Gardens, QLD 4701 | Rockhampton | Trek Bicycle Rockhampton | (07) 4921 1161 |
| Trek Windsor | 143 Newmarket Road, Tenancy 1 Windsor, QLD 4030 | Brisbane | Trek Bicycle Windsor | (07) 3357 6649 |
| Trek Woolloongabba | 779 Stanley Street, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102 | Brisbane | Trek Bicycle Gabba | (07) 3392 4640 |
| Trek Carindale | Shop H4, Home and Leisure Centre, 5 Carindale Street Carindale, Queensland, 4152 | Brisbane | Trek Bicycle Carindale | (07) 3398 1881 |
EPAC Verification Rules
The EPAC Verification Rules set out the technical and operational requirements for the EPAC Assurance Scheme. These rules are used by authorised verifiers to assess whether eligible e-bikes and e-trikes meet the requirements of a Legacy EPAC or Special Purpose EPAC.
The EPAC Verification Rules contain requirements for eligibility, pre-screening, inspection, assessment, labelling and record-keeping, as well as a list of the name and location of authorised verifiers.
If you are interested in becoming an authorised verifier, review the eligibility criteria and requirements in the EPAC Verification Rules, then contact us at epacassurance@tmr.qld.gov.au.