You're right Hillhater, when you put a proper electric motor (for over 15mph or more than 250w) the game changes and the authorities view it as a motor car. The smaller motor that keeps it out of the car zone is designated for hill climbing and legally has to cut off at 15mph. As it is with pedals alone, it's legal everywhere but on a highway. I'm the project lawyer, some of you may remember I posted last year when the guys took the original prototype from London UK to Gibraltar, the cops along the way loved it.
It weighs 57Kg now but the batteries will take it closer to 70Kg. We haven't checked top speed yet, it goes to over 25mph with 2 riders. I'm not the techie but I'm happy to relay any questions you guys may have.
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