How to drive a 125cc e-scooter with a car license – all information about B196

Do you want to ride a powerful electric scooter or e-chopper but only have a Class B driver's license? Then there's good news: With the B196 extension, you can legally ride a 125cc model in Germany – without any additional testing.

What is B196 and what does it mean for you?

Since 2020, the B196 extension allows you to drive light motorcycles up to 125 cm³ or 11 kW with your car driving license (class B) – including many of our e-scooters and e-choppers with speeds of up to 125 km/h.

The highlight: No theoretical or practical test is required. Instead, you simply need to complete a compact training course at a certified driving school. Afterward, the key number B196 will be entered on your driver's license.

Requirements for the B196 extension

Before you start, you must fulfill the following points:

• You are at least 25 years old

• You have held a Class B driving licence for at least 5 years

• You take part in a driving course (without exam)

The extension only applies in Germany – so there is no EU-wide recognition.

This is how the training works

The training consists of:

• 4 x 90 minutes theory

• 5 x 90 minutes practice

After completing the course, you'll receive a certificate that you can use to apply to your local driver's license office for the registration of the key number B196. This officially entitles you to ride 125cc scooters.

Our service: Support with driving school & registration

If you buy a 125cc model from us, we won't leave you alone. We'll support you with everything that comes with it:

• Driving school placement in your region (if possible)

• Advice on training and B196 procedures

• Checklist for documents and application

• Help with vehicle selection – to suit your style & needs

You can drive these electric vehicles with B196

With the B196 extension, you can ride e-scooters and e-choppers with a rated power of up to 11 kW. Our models that fall under this category:

• Star-Biker Bobber Custom – powerful & classic (Mangosteen M8S)

• Star-Biker Chopper M1PS PRO – futuristic & powerful (also Futura Angry Blake)

• Shelwy Italian PRO – Retro Vespa style with 90 km/h (also known as Emco, Tisto, Kito or Dreems)

• Horwin EK3, SK3 and SK3 Plus

• Sunra Robo S

Further information on the B196 extension

Would you like more details about the training, the requirements or how to register with your driving license office?
In our detailed guide, you'll learn step by step how to get a 125cc e-scooter or e-chopper with a car driving license (B) - without any test.

> Learn more about the B196 extension

Discover our 125cc e-scooters & e-choppers

Still looking for the right model? Whether sporty, classic, or retro-looking—we've got modern electric vehicles with a 125cc registration that you can drive with a B196 license.

> To our 125cc e-scooters & e-choppers

Any questions about your driver’s license?

Are you unsure which license you need for your e-scooter or e-chopper? Whether you need a 25 km/h moped license, a 45 km/h license with a class AM license, or a high-performance 125cc scooter with a B196 or A1 license – our guide will provide you with all the important information about the legal requirements in Germany.

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