Approval categories of e-scooters and e-scooters in Switzerland
To help you choose the right e-scooter or e-scooter, we have created a compilation of the different performance categories for you:
Light motorcycles up to 20 km/h
The vehicles in this category are valid according to Art. 18 VTS as light motorcycles and have the following characteristics:
Max. Speed: | 20 km/h |
Driver's license: | from 16 years: no driver's license required for 14-16 years: driver's license category M is required |
control plate: | not required |
helmet obligation: | no helmet obligation |
SXT500 EEC - Facelift
500W brushless hub motor and 20 km/h max. speed
Data sheet
- Weight
- 30 - 50 kg
- Power
- 250 - 1000 Watt
- High-Speed
- 20 km/h
- Range
- 31 - 50 km
- Max. Range
- 25 / 40 / 60 km
- Max. Speed
- 20 km/h
- Nominal power
- 500 watts
- Max. Power
- 600 watts
- Weight
- 37 kg
- Road approval
- Ja (Light motorcycles)
EGRET Ten V4 - Road approval
Officially approved for Swiss road traffic.
Data sheet
- Weight
- 16 - 30 kg
- Power
- 250 - 1000 Watt
- High-Speed
- 20 km/h
- Range
- 31 - 50 km
- Max. Range
- 40 km
- Max. Speed
- 20 km/h
- Nominal power
- 350 watts
- Max. Power
- 500 Watt
- Weight
- 17 kg
- Road approval
- Ja (Light motorcycles)
SXT MAX - Road approval
Officially approved for Swiss road traffic.
Data sheet
- Weight
- 16 - 30 kg
- Power
- 250 - 1000 Watt
- High-Speed
- 20 km/h
- Range
- 31 - 50 km
- Max. Range
- 40 km
- Max. Speed
- 20 km/h
- Nominal power
- 350 watts
- Max. Power
- 690 watts
- Weight
- 23 kg
- Road approval
- Ja (Light motorcycles)
Yadea Style (EN3)
The Yadea Style (DE38) combines top technology with unique design and Yadea top quality.
Data sheet
- Weight
- more than 50 kg
- Power
- 250 - 1000 Watt
- High-Speed
- 20 km/h
- Range
- 51 - 100 km
- Max. Range
- 70 km
- Max. Speed
- 20-25 km/h
- Max. Power
- 400 watts
- Weight
- 55 kg
- Driving licence
- No (from 16 y.)
- Road approval
- Ja (Light motorcycles)
Motorcycles up to 30 km/h
The vehicles in this category are considered motorcycles according to Art. 18 VTS and have the following characteristics:
Max. Speed: | 30 km/h |
Power: | Max. 1000 watts |
Driver's license: | Cat. M from 14 years |
Control plate: | Required |
Mandatory helmet: | Yes |
Small motorcycles up to 45 km/h
The vehicles in this category are considered small motorcycles according to Art. 14 VTS and have the following characteristics:
Max. Speed: | 45 km/h |
Power: | Max. 4000 watts |
Driver's license: | from 16 years: Cat. A1 |
Control plate: | mandatory |
Mandatory helmet: | Yes |
Yadea C-UMI (45 km/h)
2,000 W motor power, 45 km/h max. speed.
From MFK - The E scooter can be easily redeemed at the road traffic office after delivery.
Data sheet
- Weight
- more than 50 kg
- Power
- 1001 - 2500 Watt
- High-Speed
- 21 - 45 km/h
- Range
- 31 - 50 km
- Max. Range
- 50 km
- Max. Speed
- 45 km/h
- Max. Power
- 2000 watts
- Weight
- 73 kg
- Driving licence
- A1
- Road approval
- Yes
motorcycles unrestricted
The vehicles in this category were considered motorcycles according to Art. 14 VTS and have the following characteristics:
Max. Speed: | unrestricted |
Power: | unrestricted |
Drivers license: | up to 11 KW: Cat. A1 up to 25 KW: Cat. A limited from 25 KW: Cat. A |
Control plate: | mandatory |
Mandatory helmet: | Yes |
PEDA 3000 Legend (75km/h)
3000 Watt in 60s design
Data sheet
- Weight
- more than 50 kg
- Power
- 2501 - 4000 Watt
- High-Speed
- 46 - 80 km/h
- Range
- 51 - 100 km
- Max. Range
- 55 - 90 km
- Max. Speed
- 75 km/h
- Max. Power
- 3000 watts
- Weight
- 99 kg
- Driving licence
- A1
- Road approval
- Ja (Kat. Motorrad)