E-scooter, e-bike and PEV laws in Chile
In Chile, e-scooters are legal: max 25 km/h, no national minimum age, helmet required.
General information, not legal advice. Rules change often; confirm with the local transport authority before riding.
Last researched Oct 12, 2026 · values compiled from published secondary sources; none were checked against the text of a law.
- E-scooters: Based on published secondary sourcesThe sources are listed below; values were not checked against the text of the law.
- E-bikes: Not confirmedThe values here were not taken from a source we read, so we do not show them.
- Other PEVs: Based on published secondary sourcesThe sources are listed below; values were not checked against the text of the law.
E-scooters
Stand-up electric kick scootersBased on published secondary sources| Status | Legal — Allowed under a specific framework.1 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | 25 km/h1 |
| Power & device limits | 500 W (self-balancing up to 1,000 W); under 50 kg1 |
| Weight limit | 50 kg1 |
| Minimum age | Not set nationally1 |
| Helmet | Mandatory (rider and passenger)1 |
| Where you can ride | Bike lanes first, then rightmost lane; no sidewalks or freeways1 |
| Licence & registration | No registration or licence for compliant VMP (over-limit: plate + class C licence)1 |
| Insurance | — |
| Plate / sticker | Not required1 |
| Penalties & alcohol | Reported 0.2-0.5 UTM1 |
| Notes | Reglamento de Micromovilidad reported in force from 1 Sep 2025 (Ley 21.088).1 |
"Unconfirmed" = the source of that value was not recorded, or part of it was not taken from a source; "Not confirmed" = we have no sourced value, so none is shown. Footnote numbers point to the source list below.
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E-bikes
Pedelecs, speed pedelecs and throttle e-bikesNot confirmed| Status | Not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Max speed | Not confirmed |
| Power & device limits | — |
| Minimum age | — |
| Helmet | Not confirmed |
| Where you can ride | Not confirmed |
| Licence & registration | Not confirmed |
| Penalties & alcohol | — |
| Notes | — |
Other PEVs
Hoverboards, electric unicycles, e-skateboards, SegwaysBased on published secondary sources| Status | Legal — Allowed under a specific framework.1 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | — |
| Power & device limits | — |
| Minimum age | — |
| Helmet | — |
| Where you can ride | — |
| Licence & registration | — |
| Penalties & alcohol | — |
| Notes | Self-balancing VMPs (EUCs, Segway-type) covered with 1,000 W limit; seated non-self-balancing VMPs not allowed on roads.1 |
What changed
- Sep 1, 2025In forceReglamento de Micromovilidad
Frequently asked questions
- Are electric scooters legal in Chile?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), yes. E-scooters are legal in Chile under a specific framework. Where you can ride: Bike lanes first, then rightmost lane; no sidewalks or freeways.
- What is the e-scooter speed limit in Chile?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), e-scooters in Chile are limited to 25 km/h.
- Do you need a helmet to ride an e-scooter in Chile?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), helmet required (Mandatory (rider and passenger)).
- What is the minimum age to ride an e-scooter in Chile?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), there is no national minimum age.
- Do e-scooters need insurance or a plate in Chile?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), no plate is required.
Sources
- 1.RecordingLaw - Chile e-scooter laws (2026)RecordingLaw · Secondary · Opened · read Oct 12, 2026
Country entries derived in part from RecordingLaw's e-scooter law guides (recordinglaw.com).