Road legal electric bikeNo licence. No tax. No MOT.
Legally a pedal cycle. You pedal and the motor assists to 15.5 mph.
From £2,495
Classic · Gloss Grey
- Delivery usually within 14 days, free in Great Britain.
- 1 year / 5,000 miles (8,000 km) warranty.
- Delivered and demonstrated at your doorFree in Great Britain
- Assembled in NuneatonSupported by our own engineers
- 1 year / 5,000 miles (8,000 km) warrantyOn every SX-250
“Amazing service. Ordered and delivered within 7/8 days. …”
Samir Rafiq, SX-250 owner
Three things make it legal.
Because the SX-250 meets the EAPC rules, UK law treats it as a pedal cycle rather than a moped or motorbike. It is built to the UK EAPC regulations (SI 1983/1168 as amended by SI 2015/24).
- 250 W Motor power is 250 watts maximum continuous.
- Assist stops at 15.5 mph The motor cuts out at 15.5 mph (25 km/h). You can pedal faster than that on your own.
- You pedal Above walking pace, the motor only helps while the pedals turn.
What that means for you: no licence, tax, insurance or MOT. Riders must be 14 or over. Ride anywhere pedal bikes are allowed, but not on pavements.
SX-250 vs a 50cc moped
The rules and running costs, side by side.
| Rule | SX-250 | 50cc moped |
|---|---|---|
| Licence | None. No CBT | Driving licence (provisional is enough to start) and CBT |
| Minimum age | 14 | 16 |
| Insurance | Not required | Required |
| Road tax | None | Vehicle tax required |
| Helmet | Not a legal requirement (we recommend one) | Required by law |
| Fuel or charge | About 17p a charge, off-peak | Petrol |
Moped rules differ if you already hold a car licence; see GOV.UK.
Source: GOV.UK, electric bike rules (age, licence, tax, insurance and registration for an e-bike) and moped rules. Charging cost is Eskuta’s own figure.
Real equipment, close up.
The headlight and LED lighting, the indicators and mirrors on the front cowl, the gas-spring rear suspension and the wheel.
One bike. Four ways to kit it.
Every kit shares the same motor, battery, brakes and frame. They differ only in what is fitted. Tap a kit to select it in the buy box at the top of the page.
Free white-glove delivery
Delivery is free anywhere in Great Britain, and usually within 14 days. A trained Eskuta driver brings your SX-250 built and checked, sets it up, and demonstrates every feature at your door before you ride.
Assembled in Nuneaton
Assembled in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, and supported by our own engineers, with parts held in Warwickshire. Every bike carries a 1 year / 5,000 miles (8,000 km) warranty.
Selected owner reviews
Amazing service. Ordered and delivered within 7/8 days. Fast delivery and perfect tutorial on how to use the features by the delivery guy. I believe it was Nick, I might be wrong, but he was a legend in updating me with timing of delivery to showing me all the main features and a test ride.
Staff very friendly and helpful. Gave me all the information I needed. So happy with bike would highly recommend 👍
From the moment I got my bike, I’ve been obsessed — smooth ride, stylish design, and super reliable. Whether I’m commuting or just cruising, it turns heads and makes every trip feel effortless. … Massive shoutout to Ruth, Kayleigh and Josh for their top-tier service. They went above and beyond to make everything seamless. It’s rare to find a team that treats you like more than just a customer.
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Road legal questions, answered
Do I need a licence to ride the SX-250?
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Want the full detail? Read UK e-bike law explained.
Ready to ride? The SX-250 is from £2,495, with free white-glove delivery in Great Britain.
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