We take care of your first registration, number plate, tax disk and tax disk holder which is included in the purchase price of Maxx or Minii.
If you’re interested in the details, read on…..
In the UK scooters are classed as motorcycles and therefore the rider must have an appropriate driving licence, and a valid policy of motor insurance must cover the use of the scooter on public roads. All our electric scooters are delivered with a valid ‘Type Approval – Certificate of Conformity’ document for the EU and UK.
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When you receive your scooter you must contact the DVLA within 14 days (may be extended to one calendar month at peak periods) and register it as a new vehicle. You do this by filling in a V55/4 application form available from you local DVLA office,at selected post offices, or by post. You can call the DVLA on 0300 790 6802 or check the details on their website. The DVLA charges a total of £55 for the registration process including the tax disk, a number plate will cost approximately £14 and a tax disc holder approximately £13.
We currently offer a special price for our scooters which includes the cost of the 1st registration, number plate, tax disk holder and tax disk. You will need to wait for this registration to be completed (normally 5 days) before you can use or keep the scooter on a public road in the UK. Your scooter is tax exempt as it is a fully electric vehicle but must still have a tax disc which will be provided by the DVLA free of charge (included in the registration fee). A more detailed description of the registration process can be found on the DVLA website In the second or subsequent years you can get a tax disk for your scooter free of charge from your local post office.
To ride one of our scooters you need be at least 16 years old and have a moped or car driving licence. However depending on the type of licence you may already have, you may not be required to do anything. If you have a full driving licence that was issued prior to 1 Feb 2001 then legally you will not require any further tests or training. However we advise that you complete a Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) course for the practical experience of riding a scooter. If you have a full driving licence that was issued after 1 Feb 2001 then legally you will have to complete a CBT course. In the meantime you can ride your scooter without needing L plates.
If you have a provisional motorcycle/moped licence then legally a CBT course must be taken and the scooter must only be ridden with L plates until you have taken and passed your full test.
You must be at least 16 years old to take the CBT course; the course can be completed in one day and usually costs approximately £100. Details of CBT course providers can be found on the internet. If you don't have a driving licence, visit the DVLA website to order an application pack that contains all the forms and information you need to apply.
Riders must wear a motorcycle helmet.
We have summarised the current regulations to the best of our knowledge, however we don’t accept any liability for any errors. Regulations may be subject to change. Please check with the DVLA for the latest regulations.