Vehicle registration Austria
Register, Insure and License E-Choppers and E-Scooters in Austria
Depending on the speed, different rules apply – from moped license plates to full registration with §57a inspection. We explain each step.
At a glance: What do you need?
| Feature | Up to 25 km/h | Up to 45 km/h | 85–125 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration | Liability insurance only | Moped license plate | Regular registration |
| Driver's license | None required | Class AM or B | Class A1 or B + Code 111 |
| License plate | None | Green moped license plate | Regular license plate |
| §57a Sticker | Not required | Not required | First after 3 years |
| Vehicle tax | None (electric drive) | None (electric drive) | None (electric drive) |
| Cost / year | From approx. €40 | From approx. €60–100 | Depending on insurance |
Registration by Speed
Click on your speed class for the appropriate guide and models.
Up to 25 km/h – Liability insurance, done
Vehicles up to 25 km/h are considered light mopeds. No registration office, no sticker (§57a). You only need liability insurance – a separate license plate is not required.
Up to 45 km/h – Moped license plate from the insurance company
Vehicles up to 45 km/h are considered mopeds. You need a green moped license plate from your insurance company. No registration office, no sticker. We provide the COC document.
85–125 km/h – Regular registration at the registration office
Higher-performance models are considered light motorcycles (L3e) and require registration. You need motor vehicle insurance, registration at the registration office, and the §57a sticker. No vehicle tax thanks to electric drive.
All documents from Star-Biker included
Every vehicle is delivered with a COC document (EU certificate of conformity), invoice, and all vehicle-relevant data. This prepares you perfectly for insurance and registration – whether 25, 45, or 125 km/h.
Frequently asked questions about registration in Austria
That depends on the speed. Models up to 25 km/h only need liability insurance. Up to 45 km/h, you need a moped license plate. From 85 km/h, a full registration at the registration office is required.
A green license plate that you apply for directly at a motor vehicle insurance company. It costs between €60 and €100 per year and applies to vehicles up to 45 km/h. No visit to an authority is necessary. Providers: Wiener Städtische, Allianz, Generali, UNIQA, Zürich.
No – e-vehicles up to 25 km/h can be used in Austria without a driver's license. However, helmets are compulsory. For young people from 15 years, a moped license is possible, but not mandatory.
The COC document (we supply it), proof of insurance (policy), your photo ID, the invoice, and, if applicable, proof of residence. With these, you go to the registration office and receive the license plate and registration certificate.
The §57a inspection is the Austrian equivalent of the German TÜV. It is required for vehicles subject to registration from 85 km/h. New vehicles must undergo the inspection for the first time after 3 years, then every 2 years.
Code 111 is the Austrian version of the B196 extension in Germany. It allows drivers with Class B to drive light motorcycles up to 125 cm³ and 11 kW. Requirements: Class B for at least 5 years, minimum age 25, 6 practical units at a driving school.
No – purely electric vehicles are exempt from motor-related insurance tax (NoVA) in Austria. This applies to all Star-Biker models.
Yes – in Austria, helmets are compulsory for all single-track vehicles, including e-scooters and e-choppers up to 25 km/h. We strongly recommend using a certified helmet.
Registering E-scooters and E-choppers in Austria – all rules
The registration of e-scooters and e-choppers in Austria depends on the speed class. For most models, the effort is minimal – a moped license plate is sufficient, no trip to the authorities is necessary.
25 km/h: Liability insurance
Vehicles up to 25 km/h only need liability insurance. No license plate, no registration office, no inspection sticker. No driver's license required, helmet compulsory. Cost: from approx. €40 per year.
45 km/h: Moped license plate
E-scooters up to 45 km/h are considered mopeds and require a green moped license plate from the insurance company. Driver's license Class AM or B required. Cost: approx. €60–€100 per year. No inspection sticker, no registration office.
85–125 km/h: Regular registration
More powerful e-choppers up to 11 kW and 125 cm³ require a full registration at the registration office. Driver's license Class A1 or Class B with Code 111. The §57a inspection (Pickerl) is due for new vehicles for the first time after 3 years. No motor-related insurance tax thanks to electric drive.
Code 111: From car driver's license to 125cc
Car drivers with Class B for at least 5 years (minimum age 25) can obtain the authorization for 125cc vehicles via Code 111 – with 6 practical units at a driving school, without an exam.
Star-Biker: All inclusive
All Star-Biker vehicles are delivered with a COC document, invoice, and all vehicle-relevant data. Our team advises you on questions about insurance, registration, and driver's license – free of charge and personally.
Questions about registration
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Our team will help you with insurance, registration, and all paperwork in Austria – free of charge and personally.