Question about Xiaomi M365

Hello Aquantic

I am currently still clarifying how and under what conditions the scooter may be used. The problem with this scooter is that it travels at more than 20 km/h. I'm not sure.

1. road traffic office Winterthur:
I phoned the technical department and they said that it was no problem if the scooter was throttled to 20 km/h by firmware. There would only be problems if the scooter ran at over 20 km/h, as it would then have to be tested. Of course, all other requirements must be met (bells, brakes, lights, reflectors, etc.).

2nd answer from Astra:
Our office does not carry out any tests or assessments of vehicles. Consequently, we cannot give a conclusive opinion on the product you mentioned. In general, we can answer you as follows:

For the approval of so-called electric scooters, the provisions of the Ordinance on Technical Requirements for Road Vehicles (VTS; SR 741.41) apply. E-scooters can be put into circulation as light motorbikes in accordance with article 18 letter b VTS if all relevant regulations are fulfilled and traffic and operational safety is guaranteed. The detailed technical vehicle regulations for light motorbikes in accordance with Article 18 letter b VTS are contained in Articles 175 to 178b and 180 VTS.

The information sheet in the appendix contains an overview of the most important regulations of road traffic law applicable to motorbikes and light motorbikes and the links to the respective ordinance texts.

In particular, we draw your attention to the following provisions:

- The maximum speed may not exceed 20 km/h with purely electric drive. With pedal assistance, 25 km/h is permissible. Please note that any limitation (e.g. via firmware) must be permanent and tamper-proof (Art. 177 Para. 2 VTS).

- According to Annex 1 paragraph 1.2 of the Type Approval Ordinance (TGV), light motorbikes are also generally exempt from the type approval requirement.

- Article 72 paragraph 1 letter k of the Traffic Licensing Ordinance (VZV) stipulates that light motorbikes also do not require a vehicle registration document or a licence plate.

Like bicycles, light motorbikes may be placed on the market and put into circulation without a type approval (i.e. without type approval and without registration with the Road Traffic Office). However, they must of course still comply with all the regulations that apply to them. The responsibility for ensuring that these vehicles are delivered or used in accordance with the regulations lies with the manufacturer/importer or ultimately with the person who uses them on public property. According to article 1 paragraph 7 VTS, the provisions of the Federal Product Safety Act also apply.


Helvetia Verischerung, I have not yet received an answer.