@fuck_cars Something I wish Australia would change is laws prohibiting any vehicles between a 200W ebike and a full motorcycle. I’d get a lot of value from a 60kmph limited 1kW ebike. But currently to sell such a thing it would have to comply with all motorcycle requirements, and things like ABS on both wheels is really not required for such a device.a
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@SomeoneSomewhere @ajsadauskas I’ve got an electric moped. It’s speed limited to 50kmh and can be ridden on a car licence in WA. It has a battery range of 50km. Comprehensive insurance is under $150/year, registration is $130/year. Costs 1c/km electricity. Only maintenance is tyres, brake pads, and brake fluid flush. I bought it used for $2,500 three years ago. Only complaint is 50kmh limit. If it could do 60kmh would be safer. Doing 50kmh on a 4 lane 60kmh road is unsafe. Otherwise it’s great.
@rusl @SomeoneSomewhere @ajsadauskas then 4 lines road should be 50 km/h.
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