Wisper Full Throttle Option
Wisper Full Throttle eBikes
Continuing Wisper's journey of pro-active leadership, innovation and progression within the e-bike industry. We are proud to be able to offer Wisper's fully UK legal, full throttle E-Bikes that will power our bikes up to 15.5mph without pedalling.
As well as making E-bikes safer and more easily controlled at low speeds, offering faster acceleration from stand still, Wisper full throttle electric bicycles make cycling even more inclusive than ordinary E-Bikes, enabling those that need a little extra help when discovering, or returning to the joys and freedom cycling offers.
Please note…
Use of a throttle can reduce the range of your E-bike considerably, so to achieve maximum range from your bike it’s best to use the throttle only when needed.
How It Works
Once we receive your order for a Wisper full throttle bike we arrange to have your bike tested by the DVSA and Single Vehicle Approved as an L1e in the category 250W LPM (250Watt Low Powered) Moped. This can take between 2 and 8 weeks as the bike has to be taken to a specially approved MVSA centre for the Single Vehicle Approval tests to be carried out. The tests are to make sure our standard E-Bike is safe and complies to current EAPC (Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle) regulations. Once these tests have been completed we are presented with a British National Type Approval, Minister’s Approval Certificate bearing your bike’s frame number, this ensures the certificate can only be used in conjunction with your specific Wisper bike. The certificate must be kept in a safe place just like an MOT certificate although we and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency will keep a record of your Bike’s Type Approval.
Unlike an MOT Certificate, the Single Vehicle Approval Certificate lasts for the lifetime of the bike and does not need to be renewed.
Full throttle E-Bikes will continue to work in exactly the same way a standard E-Bike works when the throttle is not used. The rider only uses the throttle when needed, it will not effect any other standard EAPC function.
The Regulations
L1e electric bikes are a sub-group of Low Powered Moped that meets the criteria laid down in the Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle Regulations 1983 (SI 1983 No. 1168) as amended by SI 2015 No. 24. The requirements are that the vehicle:
- Be fitted with pedals by means of which it is capable of being propelled
- Be fitted with no motor other than an electric motor, which has a maximum continuous rated power, which does not exceed 250 watts and cannot propel the vehicle when it is travelling at more than 15.5 mph
In essence, our bikes, when Type Approved, can be ridden legally on roads and private land within the UK at speeds of up to 15.5mph using just the throttle.
Why We Offer Wisper Full Throttle E-Bikes
- Full Throttle E-Bikes offer a quick, eco friendly and cost efficient option for city commuters at a time when everyone is looking to save on rising fuel and transport costs.
- Full Throttle E-Bikes offer commuters better control and enhanced safety when moving slowly in traffic.
- Full throttle E-Bikes offer immediate power when accelerating especially from traffic lights or on hills.
- Full Throttle E-Bikes allow a rider to “take a breather” from time to time, particularly useful when commuting in hot weather.
- Full Throttle E-Bikes make cycling even more inclusive, enabling those of us with for example impaired movement to enjoy the benefits and freedom E-Bikes bring.
Costs and Warranty
Anyone can take their Wisper bike to an approved MVSA centre and apply for Single Vehicle Approval. The cost of the test and certification is £55.00 which is payable to the DVSA and needs to be paid at the time of booking the test appointment.
If you chose to have your bike Single Vehicle Approved yourself, please contact Wisper with the TA details and they will for a fee of £45.00 upgrade your bike’s software, this has to be done physically at our Kent HQ.
If you would like your warranty to be extended to cover your bike with a full throttle we will make a further charge of £45.00. This does not extend the time line of your warranty which will remain at 24 months from the time you originally purchased your Wisper bike.
We offer the full Single Vehicle Approval certification service for a fee of £300.00 on top of the price of a new Wisper bike. We only offer this service on Wisper bikes as we know they are fully legal EAPCs.
Wisper's charges include the test fee, upgrading the software on the bike, one of our technicians driving the bike to the test centre, waiting whilst the test is done and bringing the bike back to Wisper's HQ in Kent. Importantly it also includes, a £45.00 charge to extend our two year warranty to include full throttle riding. Wisper charge an extra £50 on used Wisper bikes Wisper to service the bike before we take it to the test centre.
If you are intending to take your Wisper bike out of the UK, it is your responsibility to check it may be used legally at your destination. Wisper can for a £55.00 fee de-restrict your bike for you whilst you are out of the UK and re-restrict it for you when you get home, this work has to be done physically at Wisper's HQ in Kent.
All prices include VAT.
You can view our complete range of compatible E-bikes in our Full Throttle Electric Bikes category.
If you have any further questions please contact us or call us on 01823 778 189.