E-scooter, e-bike and PEV laws in India
In India, e-scooters follow rules that vary by region or city: max 25 km/h, no insurance 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: Based on published secondary sourcesThe sources are listed below; values were not checked against the text of the law.
- Other PEVs: Not researchedNo source was checked for this vehicle type yet.
E-scooters
Stand-up electric kick scootersBased on published secondary sources| Status | Varies locally — Depends on the state, province or city.1 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | Up to 25 km/h1 |
| Power & device limits | Up to 250 W1 |
| Weight limit | — |
| Minimum age | — |
| Helmet | — |
| Where you can ride | — |
| Licence & registration | Under 250 W and 25 km/h: non-motorised vehicle, no registration/licence/insurance; above: registration + licence (RTO)1 |
| Insurance | No insurance required1 |
| Plate / sticker | Not required1 |
| Penalties & alcohol | — |
| Notes | Delhi is reported to require licence, registration and insurance for all electric two-wheelers.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-bikesBased on published secondary sources| Status | Legal — Allowed under a specific framework.1,2 |
|---|---|
| Max speed | 25 km/h1,2 |
| Power & device limits | 250 W1,2 |
| Minimum age | — |
| Helmet | — |
| Where you can ride | — |
| Licence & registration | Exempt from registration/licence (ARAI exemption) if under 250 W/25 km/h1,2 |
| Penalties & alcohol | — |
| Notes | — |
Other PEVs
Hoverboards, electric unicycles, e-skateboards, SegwaysNot researchedNot researched yet — show details
Other PEVs
Hoverboards, electric unicycles, e-skateboards, SegwaysNot researched| Status | Not researched |
|---|---|
| Max speed | — |
| Power & device limits | — |
| Minimum age | — |
| Helmet | — |
| Where you can ride | — |
| Licence & registration | — |
| Penalties & alcohol | — |
| Notes | Not researched for this country: hoverboards, EUCs, e-skateboards and Segway-type devices were not checked against a national source. |
Frequently asked questions
- Are electric scooters legal in India?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), it depends: e-scooter rules in India vary by region or city.
- What is the e-scooter speed limit in India?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), e-scooters in India are limited to 25 km/h.
- Do e-scooters need insurance or a plate in India?
- Based on the sources listed on this page (last researched Oct 12, 2026), no insurance required; no plate is required.
Sources
- 1.RecordingLaw - India e-scooter laws (2026)RecordingLaw · Secondary · Opened · read Oct 12, 2026
- 2.Wikipedia - Electric bicycle lawsWikipedia · Secondary · Opened · read Oct 12, 2026
Country entries derived in part from RecordingLaw's e-scooter law guides (recordinglaw.com).
EU e-bike baseline from Wikipedia's overview of electric bicycle laws.