Queensland's e-bike assurance scheme is now open, with inspections capped at $70
Image: Trek (catalogue photo, used for illustration)
Queensland's Electrically Power Assisted Cycle (EPAC) Assurance Scheme started rolling out on 2 November 2026, according to the Department of Transport and Main Roads. It gives owners of e-bikes without an EN 15194 label a way to keep riding legally in public.
Who it covers
The scheme is for "Legacy EPACs": e-bikes made before 1 July 2026 that meet the 250 watt and 25 km/h limits but have no EN 15194 label. A separate "Special Purpose" pathway covers e-bikes and e-trikes designed or modified for riders with a disability or medical condition. High powered or high speed devices are not eligible, and the department gives a 500 watt e-bike as an example. Bikes modified after manufacture are also excluded. Bikes that already carry an EN 15194 label do not need to go through the scheme.
How it works and what it costs
You find an authorised verifier, which is an approved bicycle retailer trained to assess e-bikes, and book an inspection. Walk-ins are not inspected, and waits may be a couple of weeks. The verifier runs a free pre-screen, then a full inspection if the bike looks eligible. A bike that passes gets a permanent label. Verifiers can charge up to $70 for the inspection and label. Bring the receipt or purchase date and any specifications you have.
Dates and gaps
Until 28 February 2027, unlabelled e-bikes can still be used if they meet the 250 watt and 25 km/h limits. From 1 March 2027 a compliance label is required to ride in public. When the department's page was checked, the only listed verifiers were Trek Bicycle stores in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Ipswich, the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay and Rockhampton, and the list is expected to grow. Rural and remote riders are told to wait for arrangements the department says it will detail in early 2027.
If you ride in Queensland, check whether your e-bike has an EN 15194 label before you do anything else. If you are shopping now, a bike with that label avoids the inspection step altogether, so ask the seller to confirm it. Compare motor power and assisted speed on BikeFinder before you buy, and book an inspection early if you own an older bike, because appointments are limited.