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Electric micro-mobility trends in Belgium and France

Overview

The micro-mobility landscape in Belgium and France is characterized by both market growth and increasing safety concerns regarding high-speed electric vehicles.

In Belgium, the speed pedelec market has seen a 13.4% increase in new registrations during the first nine months of 2026. Leasing has become the primary acquisition method, accounting for 66.1% of new registrations, while the second-hand market has grown by 32.5%. This growth is heavily concentrated in Flanders, particularly in East Flanders.

Simultaneously, authorities in Belgium and France are addressing safety risks from high-speed electric scooters that exceed legal limits. In Belgium, police intercepted a scooter capable of 90 km/h, prompting warnings about the lack of vehicle protection and a rise in accidents. In France, a motorized device was clocked at 92 km/h, leading to its seizure by the gendarmerie. Both countries maintain a legal speed limit of 25 km/h for such devices.

Entities

Belgian Ministry of Defense · Flanders · Traxio · East Flanders

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    High-speed electric scooters intercepted in Belgium and France

    Police in Belgium and France have seized high-speed electric scooters clocked at over 90 km/h, highlighting growing safety concerns and rising accident rates.

  2. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Belgium speed pedelec market sees significant growth

    Belgium's speed pedelec market is growing, driven by a surge in leasing and second-hand sales. New registrations rose 13.4% in early 2026, with leasing now accounting for over 66% of the market.

Sources

m.rtl.be · nicematin.com