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Access to our library of knowledge on the issues facing you

Businesses in the light electric vehicles sector face complicated European and national rules and regulations to get their products to market. The result is time and money spent making sure you are getting it right and understand these rules and regulations. And yet, there is a simple solution.

LEVA-EU can guide you through this maze of legislation, leaving you free to concentrate on running your business. 

Our in-depth knowledge means we can provide members with fast and detailed answers to any questions they may have about the industry. 

We have also published a collection of briefings on a range of issues we believe will assist light electric vehicle businesses the most. These are available to members free of charge.

If you are not a member, you can still get access to this information for €250 (ex. VAT) per briefing. This includes all updates published afterwards as well as replies to any questions relating to the briefing. If you join LEVA-EU within three months of buying a briefing, we will deduct the cost from your membership fee.

To obtain a briefing send a mail with the briefing title to annick@leva-eu.com including your company details + VAT number. This allows us to send you the invoice. You will obtain the briefing upon payment of the invoice.


Imposition of countervailing and anti-dumping duties on electric bicycles from China

This briefing has details on the duties and on how to continue to produce/import electric bicycles in a legal way.


Duty Suspension

For certain bicycle components, there is no production left in the EU. Therefore, the EU has decided to suspend the regular import duties on certain bicycle parts. The briefing has all further details including the procedure to apply for suspension.


Low speed mopeds

Belgium, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands have a specific low-speed moped category in their traffic code. This briefing has all details on terms of use for this category.


Light Electric Vehicles Market Report 2021

Sales and registrations of light electric vehicles in the EU and in EU Member States plus Switzerland.


E-Bike Import & Export Statistics 2019


EU technical requirements for LEV batteries

The European technical requirements for batteries for light electric vehicles depend on the type of vehicle. This briefing has all the details.


German legislation on electric scooters and self-balancing vehicles (PLEVs)

Germany has introduced legislation to allow for electric (kick) scooters to use public roads. This comes with some complicated rules, which are explained in detail in this briefing.


Rules of origin

Companies that are considering the import of electric bicycles from non-EU countries other than China, must comply with the rules of origin. These rules differ, depending on whether the EU has a preferential trade agreement with the country. The briefing has the rules of origin for Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam. Rules for any other country upon request.


Registration Procedure for L-category Vehicles in EU Member States

This briefing is useful for companies selling L-category vehicles, including speed pedelecs, directly to consumers in EU member states. This briefing outlines the requirements in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom. Procedures in other countries upon request.


Information on subsidies for light electric vehicles

Incentive schemes and tax allowances for light electric vehicles in European Countries.


Incentives for light electric vehicles

Financial and Fiscal Incentives for Light Electric Vehicles in the EU member states, Norway and United Kingdom.

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