kW ↔ cc equivalence rule
In 2026, regulation is based on continuous power (kW) for electric scooters. Official equivalences are: up to 4 kW = 50cc equivalent, 4-11 kW = 125cc equivalent, 11-35 kW = A2 equivalent, above = A.
50cc-equivalent scooters: AM licence
Top 2026 models
NIU NQi Sport, Yadea Z3, Segway E125S, Super Soco CUx, Piaggio 1. Power 2-4 kW, range 50-90 km, price €2,900 to €4,500. Accessible from age 14 with the AM licence (8 hours of training).
2026 eco bonus
Up to €900 for a 50cc electric (vs €100 in 2023). Conditions: new purchase, eligibility for conversion bonus if scrapping an old combustion scooter. Details on primealaconversion.gouv.fr.
125cc-equivalent scooters: A1 licence or 7h training
Access via A1 licence
The A1 licence is obtained from age 16 after 20 hours of training (motorcycle theory + pad + on-road). It allows up to 11 kW and 125cc equivalent. 2026 price: €800-1,200.
7-hour training (B licence holders for 2+ years)
With a B licence held for 2 years, the specific 7-hour training (€250-450) lets you ride a 125cc-equivalent electric. Mandatory since 2011. No new exam.
Top 2026 models
Vmoto TC Max (4 kW, €3,900), Silence S01 (8 kW, €7,000), BMW CE 04 (11 kW restricted version, €12,000), Zero FXE (125 equivalent, €15,000).
A2-equivalent electric scooters (max 35 kW)
The A2 licence opens access to big electric scooters like BMW CE 04 (31 kW unrestricted), Zero FXE (27 kW), Maxus V80 and the brand-new Kymco Nexxon EV (28 kW). Ideal for suburban commuting and 40-80 km daily trips.
Electric scooters of category A (>35 kW)
Still rare in 2026. Mostly large converted combustion maxi-scooters or exotic models. Reserved for experienced riders with a full A licence (2 years after A2).
Financial aid in 2026
Eco bonus
€900 for 50cc, €1,300 for 125cc, up to €2,500 for A2 equivalent. Combinable with conversion bonus (+€900 if you scrap an old combustion 2-wheeler).
Local aid
Paris, Grenoble, Toulouse, Angers, Lyon offer €300-500 of additional aid. Conditions vary by city.
Insurance: attractive rates
Electric scooters enjoy a 15-25% discount on insurance vs combustion equivalents. Third-party from €180/year, comprehensive €480-720/year.
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Your questions on this topic
Which licence for an electric scooter in 2026?
The licence depends on power: under 4 kW (50cc equivalent) requires the BSR or AM licence from age 14, 4 to 11 kW (125cc equivalent) requires the A1 or B licence with 7-hour training, and above 11 kW the A2 (age 18) or A (age 20 with 2-year A2). A 6 kW scooter like the NIU NQi GTS thus requires the 125 training.
Is the BSR enough for a 50cc electric scooter?
Yes, the BSR (AM licence) is enough for an electric scooter under 4 kW limited to 45 km/h. Training lasts 8 hours (7 practical, 1 theory), costs 150 to 300 euros and is accessible from age 14. The BSR is mandatory for those born after 1988. Models concerned: NIU UQi, Super Soco CUx, Silence S01. Approved helmet and gloves mandatory under penalty of 135 euros fine.
Can you ride a 125cc electric scooter with the B licence?
Yes, but with a mandatory 7-hour training for B licence holders for 2 years minimum who never rode a 125cc before 2011. This training costs 250 to 400 euros and includes 2h theory, 2h plateau and 3h road. It applies to electric scooters from 4 to 11 kW like the BMW CE 04 or Silence S01+. Without training, the fine reaches 135 euros and 3 licence points lost.
What are the benefits of an electric scooter in 2026?
Electric scooters benefit from an ecological bonus up to 900 euros, free parking in Paris for 50cc electrics, authorised circulation in all LEZs and a usage cost 5 times lower than petrol (1 to 2 euros per 100 km). Maintenance is divided by 3 (no oil change or belt). Count 2,500 to 6,000 euros to buy a 50cc-equivalent model.
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