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 will cover:
- 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 time for the EPAC Assurance Scheme to be set up and for e-bike owners to comply. E-bikes that do not meet EN 15194 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 will work
The scheme will operate through a network of authorised verifiers across Queensland. Authorised verifiers will be 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 will be able to 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. You will be asked for information about the device, such as its make, model, purchase date, technical specifications or any modifications that have been made.
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.
When the scheme will start
The EPAC Assurance Scheme is expected to go live on 2 November 2026.
When the scheme starts, you will be able to find an authorised verifier here and contact them directly to ask about bookings, availability and fees.
The list of authorised verifiers will continue to grow over time. If there isn’t an authorised verifier near you when the scheme starts, 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 access to an authorised verifier, other options will be available soon.
EPAC Verification Rules
The EPAC Verification Rules set out the technical and operational requirements for the EPAC Assurance Scheme. These rules will be 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.
The scheme is not yet operating, so no authorised verifiers are currently listed. Authorised verifiers will be added once the scheme starts.
If you would like to become an authorised verifier under the scheme, please refer to the EPAC Verification Rules for information on how to apply and the requirements you must meet.