Reading time: 4 min · By the KOMUT Bikes team
For trips of 15 km or more, a speed pedelec rivals the car. And when leased through your employer, it enjoys the same tax treatment as a regular bike. Here is what to know before you start.
In brief
- Up to 45 km/h : a class P moped under the highway code.
- AM or B licence , registration, insurance and a suitable helmet.
- Leasing possible : private use stays tax-free, as for a regular bike.
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Speed pedelec rules in Belgium
- Assistance up to 45 km/h: a speed pedelec is a class P moped.
- At least an AM licence, included in a B licence.
- Number plate and third-party liability insurance required.
- A suitable helmet is required.
In town, traffic and 30 km/h zones limit the benefit of speed: a speed pedelec comes into its own on suburban and intercity trips.
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Leasing a speed pedelec through your employer
A speed pedelec falls under the company bike scheme: private use is not taxed as a benefit in kind, provided you use it to commute and are taxed on flat-rate professional expenses.
Because a speed pedelec costs more, the monthly fee is higher too, but the gross payment advantage applies in full: only about half the monthly fee shows in your net pay. Check that your employer’s budget allows it.
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Our speed pedelecs
| Model | Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Riese & Müller Charger5 Vario HS | Trekking bike | €7,219 |
| Riese & Müller Charger5 Pinion HS | Trekking bike | €8,239 |
| Riese & Müller Multicharger3 Speed | Longtail | €6,459 |
We help you with registration and insurance, and advise you on the helmet and equipment. Leasing is available with our seven partners:
Lease a Bike · Joule · O2O · B2Bike · Cycle Valley · Cyclis · Cyclobility
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, if your employer allows it in its leasing policy. A speed pedelec enjoys the same tax treatment as a regular company bike.
We guide you through the steps with your leasing partner, which owns the bike during the contract.
A helmet is required. We advise you in store on models suitable for speed pedelecs.
Test a speed pedelec in Brussels
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