E-bikes and speed pedelecs in Greece (2026)
Last reviewed: 30 October 2026
In short: A pedal-assisted bicycle with a 0.25 kW motor that stops assisting at 25 km/h is a bicycle. A helmet is recommended but not required, and cyclists must use a bicycle lane where there is one. Speed pedelecs are not named in the Code.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Legal classRiding on public roads; Pedelec (assistance up to 25 km/h, 250 W) | Bicycle rules [1] |
| Assistance stops atRiding on public roads; Pedelec (assistance up to 25 km/h, 250 W) | up to 25 km/h (design speed) [1] |
| Maximum motor powerRiding on public roads; Pedelec (assistance up to 25 km/h, 250 W) | 0.25 kW maximum continuous rated power of the auxiliary electric motor. [1] |
| Minimum ageRiding on public roads; Pedelec (assistance up to 25 km/h, 250 W) | Cyclists under 12 on roads intended for motor vehicles must be accompanied by someone aged 16 or over. [1] |
| HelmetRiding on public roads; Pedelec (assistance up to 25 km/h, 250 W) | Recommended, not required: cyclists are advised to wear an approved, fastened helmet. [1] |
| LicenceRiding on public roads; Pedelec (assistance up to 25 km/h, 250 W) | No licence is listed for bicycles. A driving licence is required for mopeds, light quadricycles, motorcycles, motor tricycles, quadricycles and cars. [1] |
| Plate and insuranceRiding on public roads; Pedelec (assistance up to 25 km/h, 250 W) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Cycle pathsRiding on public roads; Pedelec (assistance up to 25 km/h, 250 W) | Where a road has a lane for bicycles or mopeds, their riders may not use the rest of the carriageway. [1] |
| Legal classRiding on public roads; Speed pedelec (assistance above 25 km/h, up to 45 km/h) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Assistance stops atRiding on public roads; Speed pedelec (assistance above 25 km/h, up to 45 km/h) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Minimum ageRiding on public roads; Speed pedelec (assistance above 25 km/h, up to 45 km/h) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| HelmetRiding on public roads; Speed pedelec (assistance above 25 km/h, up to 45 km/h) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| LicenceRiding on public roads; Speed pedelec (assistance above 25 km/h, up to 45 km/h) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Plate and insuranceRiding on public roads; Speed pedelec (assistance above 25 km/h, up to 45 km/h) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Cycle pathsRiding on public roads; Speed pedelec (assistance above 25 km/h, up to 45 km/h) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- Read from the Government Gazette text of Law 5209/2025 as first published on 13 June 2025; later amendments were not checked.
- Article 44(11). The Code sets no age for riding in this article other than the accompaniment rule.
- Article 44(12) says cyclists are advised (συστήνεται) to wear an approved helmet. Riders of light personal electric vehicles (e-scooters) are required to.
- Article 98(1) lists the vehicles that need a licence and does not include bicycles. Article 103 has cyclists aged 12 or over carry any legal identity document.
- Articles 92 and 94 require a registration certificate and plates for motor vehicles, trailers and mopeds and do not mention bicycles. The insurance rules were not read, so no value is given.
- The Code defines a bicycle as having assistance of up to 0.25 kW that stops at 25 km/h and a moped by a design speed of 45 km/h. It does not name speed pedelecs, so their treatment is not stated.
Sources
- Government Gazette of the Hellenic Republic (ΦΕΚ), copy hosted by ELINYAE: ΝΟΜΟΣ ΥΠ' ΑΡΙΘΜ. 5209: Κώδικας Οδικής Κυκλοφορίας και άλλες διατάξεις (ΦΕΚ Α' 100/13.06.2025) (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
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