Miniature electric vehicles

When we talk about micro mobility, we are referring to smaller vehicles with electric drivetrains, such as electric scooters (e-scooters), Segways, but also to hoverboards and e-skateboards. They are referred to by the term "Personal Light Electric Vehicles".

These vehicles are battery-driven and thus emit zero emissions. Many of these vehicles are so special because they are very small and lightweight, which makes them foldable and portable. These features allow the user to take the vehicles on public transport, which is why they have a special added value with regard to linking different means of transport and to covering short distances in particular (last mile mobility).

With the entry into force of the Regulations on Personal Light Electric Vehicles on 15 June 2019, it is allowed to use certified Personal Light Electric Vehicles with a handlebar on public German roads. (in Anlehnung an BMVI)

Here are the rules for using small electric scooters in Germany. PLEVs. 

Key data

- Use as bicycles on the bike path and road if no bike path is there

- Vehicles must have a steering or handrail

- Maximum weight of the vehicle without driver <50 kg

- Maximum power 500 watts (self-balancer up to 1200 if predominantly part of the power is used for balance)

- General operating permit of the vehicle necessary

- insurance badges required and certification as a "Elektrokleinstfahrzeug, Mofa or Leichtmofa"

- bell, lighting, side reflectors

- no trailers are allowed