SACRAMENTO, Calif. (BRAIN) — Amazon no longer is selling e-bikes shipped to California that exceed the state mandated maximum speed of 28 mph following a TV station's investigation.KCRA-NBC Channel 3 in Sacramento said an Amazon online search showed several e-bikes with advertised speeds of more than 40 mph that were available to be shipped to California. KCRA contacted Amazon about the listings, saying the state requires "all e-bikes sold by third-party sellers to comply with state laws, regulations and Amazon policies."
At least here in California, where a moped is still a distinct type that is closer to a motorcycle but isn’t one, an electric two-wheeler above 30 MPH (48 mph) would probably be called an “e-moto”.
Not to say that there’s as much sense in retaining the moped category (up to 30 MPH, up to 4 HP or 3 kW, automatic transmission mandatory if non-electric) than when it was introduced in the 70s, but some folks really do enjoy their mopeds as a middle ground that avoids motorcycle annual registration and insurance, while having access to on-street bike lanes. I don’t snub anyone else on two wheels if they’re operating safely.
Huh, for some reason I thought the moped top speed was more like 45 or 50 mph. Maybe it varies from state to state? I’m more of a bicycle/ebike guy so IDK. I do agree though, I don’t really care what other people ride as long as they’re not causing problems.