Power. Choose an electric bicycle you can use in long distance travel. Make sure that their batteries can hold a large amount of energy. Most electric bicycles can travel seven to 70 kilometers.
Legal information Legal concerns. Certain rules and regulations must be followed when using electric bicycles in some US states. According to the Virginia State Code:
• 46.2-100. Definitions
"Electric power-assisted bicycle means a bicycle equipped with an electric motor that reduces the pedal effort required of the rider, but does not eliminate the rider's need to pedal. For the purposes of Chapter 8 of this title, an electric power-assisted bicycle shall be a vehicle when operated on a highway.” • 46.2-908.1. Electric power-assisted bicycles
“All electric power-assisted bicycles shall be equipped with spill-proof, sealed, or gel batteries. No person shall at any time or at any location drive an electric power-assisted bicycle faster than twenty-five miles per hour. No person less than fourteen years old shall drive any electric power-assisted bicycle unless under the immediate supervision of a person who is at least eighteen years old. (2001, c. 834.)”
Maryland has two state resulations regarding the use of electric bicycles:
• Maryland State Highway Administration:
“Use of electric bicycles is regulated by whoever has local jurisdiction over each trail. There are no ‘statewide’ regulations. Users must check with the local park service or police for information.” • Maryland-National Capital Park Police, Montgomery County and Prince Georges County Divisions:
“Electric power-assisted bicycles or tricycles are allowed on trails that allow bicycles. Top speed must be 25 mph or less. Users must obey all posted speed limits and other posted regulations.” | 
