Are Raleigh electric bikes legal (and safe)?

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Every Raleigh model checked against the law where you ride. Raleigh data checked 26 October 2026; law checked 23 October 2026.

In the UK, 16 of Raleigh's 16 UK models are legal as listed.

Buy at Tredz UK e-bike law

The law in the UK, in short

Motor: 250 W max²
Motor stops helping at: 15.5 mph (25 km/h)²
Throttle: Only with vehicle approval²
Rider age: 14 or over²
Licence, tax, insurance: Not needed²

How I check Raleigh e-bikes

The bikes. Raleigh sells through shops, so I read the listing for every Raleigh e-bike sold by Tredz and Leisure Lakes Bikes on 26 October 2026. Each listing names the motor; its rated power and the speed it helps up to come from the motor maker's own specification (Bosch, Shimano, MAHLE), linked next to each figure. A listing that doesn't name the motor is left out.
Gaps. Where a product page leaves a figure out, I look in Raleigh's other published documents: its buying guides, FAQs, manuals and other regional stores. Whatever I use is linked next to the figure. I never estimate a figure or borrow one from a reviewer.
The law. Each figure is set against the law in the UK, read from the official source. Power is compared as continuous (rated) power, because that's what the law limits. Where a brand only gives a peak figure, that's a ?, not a ✓.
Unlocking. If Raleigh's own page says a bike can be unlocked, or has a mode faster than the legal limit, that's recorded, word for word.
Certification. A standard named on a product page (UL 2849, UL 2271, EN 15194) counts as a claim, not proof. Where a certificate is public, the paperwork score says so.
Recalls and safety reports. I search OPSS (UK), checked 26 Oct 2026²⁰; CPSC (US), checked 26 Oct 2026²¹. Anything found is quoted as the regulator wrote it.
The marks. ✓ means Raleigh's published figures sit inside the limits. ? means a figure the law depends on isn't published, or the law itself is unclear. ✗ means the brand lists it outside the limits. It's an analysis of documents, not a test ride and not an opinion.
Updates. Prices and product pages are re-checked on the 1st of every month. If something here is wrong, send the document to hello@velorution.com and I'll re-check it within five working days.

UK e-bike law in full · Battery safety and recalls

Raleigh e-bikes sold in the UK

Photo: Tredz

Raleigh Hockley

£2,150

Legal as listed

Listed inside the limits for the UK.

Specs

Price	£2,150
Motor	Bosch Performance Line SX, 250 W rated⁴
Top assisted speed	25 km/h (Bosch's figure for this drive unit)⁴
Throttle	Not stated
Certification stated	None stated

From Tredz's listing³ and the drive maker's specification. “Not stated” means neither gives it.

Buy at Tredz

Photo: Tredz

Raleigh Hockley Mid Step

£2,150

Legal as listed

Listed inside the limits for the UK.

Specs

Price	£2,150
Motor	Bosch Performance Line SX, 250 W rated⁴
Top assisted speed	25 km/h (Bosch's figure for this drive unit)⁴
Throttle	Not stated
Certification stated	None stated

From Tredz's listing⁵ and the drive maker's specification. “Not stated” means neither gives it.

Buy at Tredz

Photo: Leisure Lakes Bikes

Raleigh Motus Cross Bar

£2,199

Legal as listed

Listed inside the limits for the UK.

Specs

Price	£2,199
Motor	Bosch Active Line, 250 W rated⁴
Top assisted speed	25 km/h (Bosch's figure for this drive unit)⁴
Throttle	Not stated
Certification stated	None stated

From Leisure Lakes Bikes' listing⁶ and the drive maker's specification. “Not stated” means neither gives it.

Buy at Leisure Lakes Bikes

Photo: Leisure Lakes Bikes

Raleigh Motus Grand Tour Cross Bar

£2,699

Legal as listed

Listed inside the limits for the UK.

Specs

Price	£2,699
Motor	Bosch Active Line Plus, 250 W rated⁴
Top assisted speed	25 km/h (Bosch's figure for this drive unit)⁴
Throttle	Not stated
Certification stated	None stated

From Leisure Lakes Bikes' listing⁷ and the drive maker's specification. “Not stated” means neither gives it.

Buy at Leisure Lakes Bikes

Photo: Leisure Lakes Bikes

Raleigh Motus Grand Tour Step Through

£2,599

Legal as listed

Listed inside the limits for the UK.

Specs

Price	£2,599
Motor	Bosch Active Line Plus, 250 W rated⁴
Top assisted speed	25 km/h (Bosch's figure for this drive unit)⁴
Throttle	Not stated
Certification stated	None stated

From Leisure Lakes Bikes' listing⁸ and the drive maker's specification. “Not stated” means neither gives it.

Buy at Leisure Lakes Bikes

Photo: Leisure Lakes Bikes

Raleigh Motus Grand Tour Step Through Electri Bike Cream

£2,599

Legal as listed

Listed inside the limits for the UK.

Specs

Price	£2,599
Motor	Bosch Active Line Plus, 250 W rated⁴
Top assisted speed	25 km/h (Bosch's figure for this drive unit)⁴
Throttle	Not stated
Certification stated	None stated

From Leisure Lakes Bikes' listing⁹ and the drive maker's specification. “Not stated” means neither gives it.

Buy at Leisure Lakes Bikes

Photo: Tredz

Raleigh Motus Low Step Derailleur

£2,299

Legal as listed

Listed inside the limits for the UK.

Specs

Price	£2,299
Motor	Bosch Performance Line, 250 W rated⁴
Top assisted speed	25 km/h (Bosch's figure for this drive unit)⁴
Throttle	Not stated
Certification stated	None stated

From Tredz's listing¹⁰ and the drive maker's specification. “Not stated” means neither gives it.

Buy at Tredz

Photo: Leisure Lakes Bikes

Raleigh Motus Step Through

£2,199

Legal as listed

Listed inside the limits for the UK.

Specs

Price	£2,199
Motor	Bosch Active Line, 250 W rated⁴
Top assisted speed	25 km/h (Bosch's figure for this drive unit)⁴
Throttle	Not stated
Certification stated	None stated

From Leisure Lakes Bikes' listing¹¹ and the drive maker's specification. “Not stated” means neither gives it.

Buy at Leisure Lakes Bikes

Photo: Leisure Lakes Bikes

Raleigh Motus Tour Cross Bar

£2,399

Legal as listed

Listed inside the limits for the UK.

Specs

Price	£2,399
Motor	Bosch Active Line, 250 W rated⁴
Top assisted speed	25 km/h (Bosch's figure for this drive unit)⁴
Throttle	Not stated
Certification stated	None stated

From Leisure Lakes Bikes' listing¹² and the drive maker's specification. “Not stated” means neither gives it.

Buy at Leisure Lakes Bikes

Photo: Leisure Lakes Bikes

Raleigh Motus Tour Step Through

£2,399

Legal as listed

Listed inside the limits for the UK.

Specs

Price	£2,399
Motor	Bosch Active Line, 250 W rated⁴
Top assisted speed	25 km/h (Bosch's figure for this drive unit)⁴
Throttle	Not stated
Certification stated	None stated

From Leisure Lakes Bikes' listing¹³ and the drive maker's specification. “Not stated” means neither gives it.

Buy at Leisure Lakes Bikes

Photo: Tredz

Raleigh Novus High Step Derailleur

£2,399

Legal as listed

Listed inside the limits for the UK.

Specs

Price	£2,399
Motor	Bosch Performance Line, 250 W rated⁴
Top assisted speed	25 km/h (Bosch's figure for this drive unit)⁴
Throttle	Not stated
Certification stated	None stated

From Tredz's listing¹⁴ and the drive maker's specification. “Not stated” means neither gives it.

Buy at Tredz

Photo: Tredz

Raleigh Novus High Step Hub

£2,499

Legal as listed

Listed inside the limits for the UK.

Specs

Price	£2,499
Motor	Bosch Performance Line, 250 W rated⁴
Top assisted speed	25 km/h (Bosch's figure for this drive unit)⁴
Throttle	Not stated
Certification stated	None stated

From Tredz's listing¹⁵ and the drive maker's specification. “Not stated” means neither gives it.

Buy at Tredz

Photo: Tredz

Raleigh Novus Low Step Derailleur

£2,399

Legal as listed

Listed inside the limits for the UK.

Specs

Price	£2,399
Motor	Bosch Performance Line, 250 W rated⁴
Top assisted speed	25 km/h (Bosch's figure for this drive unit)⁴
Throttle	Not stated
Certification stated	None stated

From Tredz's listing¹⁶ and the drive maker's specification. “Not stated” means neither gives it.

Buy at Tredz

Photo: Tredz

Raleigh Novus Low Step Hub

£2,399

Legal as listed

Listed inside the limits for the UK.

Specs

Price	£2,399
Motor	Bosch Performance Line, 250 W rated⁴
Top assisted speed	25 km/h (Bosch's figure for this drive unit)⁴
Throttle	Not stated
Certification stated	None stated

From Tredz's listing¹⁷ and the drive maker's specification. “Not stated” means neither gives it.

Buy at Tredz

Photo: Tredz

Raleigh Novus Plus High Step Derailleur

£2,499

Legal as listed

Listed inside the limits for the UK.

Specs

Price	£2,499
Motor	Bosch Performance Line, 250 W rated⁴
Top assisted speed	25 km/h (Bosch's figure for this drive unit)⁴
Throttle	Not stated
Certification stated	None stated

From Tredz's listing¹⁸ and the drive maker's specification. “Not stated” means neither gives it.

Buy at Tredz

Photo: Tredz

Raleigh Novus Plus Low Step Derailleur

£2,499

Legal as listed

Listed inside the limits for the UK.

Specs

Price	£2,499
Motor	Bosch Performance Line, 250 W rated⁴
Top assisted speed	25 km/h (Bosch's figure for this drive unit)⁴
Throttle	Not stated
Certification stated	None stated

From Tredz's listing¹⁹ and the drive maker's specification. “Not stated” means neither gives it.

Buy at Tredz

Are Raleigh electric bikes safe? Battery fires, recalls and certification

Have Raleigh e-bike batteries caught fire?

Neither the UK (OPSS) nor the US (CPSC) safety database holds a fire-related recall or report for Raleigh, as of the last check.^{20, 21}

No other recalls or safety reports either.

Are Raleigh batteries certified?

What Raleigh's own product pages claim, model by model:

UK models: EN 15194 (the e-bike safety standard) on 0 of 16; EN 50604-1 (the battery) on 0 of 16.

A standard named on a product page is a claim, not a certificate. Each model's claim is in its Specs, linked to the page it came from.

Charging and battery safety: what the authorities say

EU product alerts, including e-bike and battery recalls, are published on the European Commission's Safety Gate²².
California's battery rule only counts a test done by an accredited lab, and the bike must carry that lab's mark and the standard it was tested to²³.
NSW made e-bikes, their lithium batteries and their chargers 'declared electrical articles', which is why sellers now need certificates and a safety mark²⁴.

Questions people ask about Raleigh

Are Raleigh e-bikes legal in the UK?

Of the 16 e-bikes on Raleigh's UK store, 16 are listed inside the UK limits of 250 W and 15.5 mph^{2, 1}.

Has Raleigh had a recall or a safety report?

Nothing on the UK (OPSS) or US (CPSC) databases when checked^{20, 21}.

Do Raleigh e-bikes catch fire?

Neither the UK (OPSS) nor the US (CPSC) safety database holds a fire-related recall or report for Raleigh, as of the last check.^{20, 21}

Are Raleigh e-bike batteries certified?

UK models: EN 15194 (the e-bike safety standard) on 0 of 16; EN 50604-1 (the battery) on 0 of 16. A standard named on a product page is a claim, not a certificate.

An analysis of published documents, checked 26 October 2026 (Raleigh) and 23 October 2026 (law): not legal advice, and not an opinion on any brand. How I checked, and every source.

How I checked: the full rules, paperwork and sources

Raleigh's paperwork, by area

Six checks, each answered by a public document. This counts what Raleigh publishes; it isn't a safety rating.

Check	the UK
Published spec inside this area’s legal limits	✓ 16 of 16 models listed inside the limits
No “unlock”, “off-road mode” or derestriction claims	✓ None found on the brand’s pages
Area safety standard claimed by the brand	✗ not found EN 15194 not claimed on any model
Certificate or test report public (lab + number)	✗ not found No certificate or test report found in public
Battery standard claimed	✗ not found No UL 2271, EN 50604-1 or IEC 62133-2 claim found
No recall or regulator safety report here in 3 years	✓ Nothing on OPSS, checked 2026-10-26²⁰
Total	3 of 6

What this page is, and isn't

This page is an analysis of published documents: the law and official guidance from each area’s government, and what each brand publishes about its own bikes. It is not legal advice, and it is not an opinion on any brand or bike. Everything was checked on 26 October 2026 (Raleigh data) and 23 October 2026 (law), and every fact links to its source.

✓ Legal as listed means the brand's own published specification for that market sits inside the legal limits. It does not mean I have tested the bike or seen its certificates, unless the page says so. ? Can't confirm means a figure the law depends on isn't published, so it can't be confirmed either way. Paperwork counts which documents are public. It is not a safety rating.

Laws change, and cities and councils can add their own rules. Before you ride, check the official source.

Corrections. If you make one of these bikes and something here is wrong, send the document to hello@velorution.com. I'll re-check it within five working days and update the page.

How this site earns. Some “Visit store” buttons are affiliate links. If you buy, Velorution may earn a commission at no cost to you. A brand can't buy a better mark. A store button only appears where a bike is marked ✓, and never on a model with a regulator safety record from the last three years.

Are Raleigh electric bikes legal (and safe)?

The law in the UK, in short

Raleigh e-bikes sold in the UK

Raleigh Hockley

Raleigh Hockley Mid Step

Raleigh Motus Cross Bar

Raleigh Motus Grand Tour Cross Bar

Raleigh Motus Grand Tour Step Through

Raleigh Motus Grand Tour Step Through Electri Bike Cream

Raleigh Motus Low Step Derailleur

Raleigh Motus Step Through

Raleigh Motus Tour Cross Bar

Raleigh Motus Tour Step Through

Raleigh Novus High Step Derailleur

Raleigh Novus High Step Hub

Raleigh Novus Low Step Derailleur

Raleigh Novus Low Step Hub

Raleigh Novus Plus High Step Derailleur

Raleigh Novus Plus Low Step Derailleur

Are Raleigh electric bikes safe? Battery fires, recalls and certification

Have Raleigh e-bike batteries caught fire?

Are Raleigh batteries certified?

Charging and battery safety: what the authorities say

Questions people ask about Raleigh

Are Raleigh e-bikes legal in the UK?

Has Raleigh had a recall or a safety report?

Do Raleigh e-bikes catch fire?

Are Raleigh e-bike batteries certified?

Raleigh's paperwork, by area

What this page is, and isn't

Sources