Road-legal electric scooters and electric skateboards: the regulations country by country

In France, an electric skateboard such as the Stern' is an EDPM (engin de déplacement personnel motorisé, or powered personal transporter), a status created by Decree No. 2019-1082 of 23 October 2019. In practice: speed limited to 25 km/h, cycle paths and roads with a 50 km/h limit allowed, pavements prohibited unless the local council authorises it, minimum age 14, third-party liability insurance compulsory.

The guide

Rules that change at the border

The legal framework changes from one country to another

These rules do not apply in the same way elsewhere in Europe: Germany and Switzerland restrict use to private land, and Spain leaves the decision to the municipalities.

The regulations country by country

France and Belgium: riding allowed under conditions (EDPM). Germany and Switzerland: use on private land only. Spain: the rules depend on the municipalities.

Last updated: September 2026.

What this means for buying and delivery

In Germany and Switzerland, the Stern' is still suited to use on private land, at a resort or with a rental company, even without access to public roads.

The range

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Smiling rider on their Stern' in a cobbled lane in the town centre

Integrated battery

Stern' Urban

The battery is in the board: nothing on your back for your city journeys. 20 km, 1000 or 2000 W motor.

From €1,990or €165.83/month for 12 months · 0% fixed APRTotal amount payable €1,990 · total amount of credit €1,824.13 · fixed borrowing rate 0% · 12 interest-free instalments with Sternboard. Taking out credit is a commitment and it must be repaid. Check that you can afford the repayments before committing.

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Jacques-Pierre on a Stern' with backpack battery, in a car park at the edge of a forest

15 Ah backpack battery

Stern' 50 km

The battery travels in a backpack and the board stays light: the Stern' for discovering trails, in 1000 or 2000 W.

From €2,390or €199.17/month for 12 months · 0% fixed APRTotal amount payable €2,390 · total amount of credit €2,190.87 · fixed borrowing rate 0% · 12 interest-free instalments with Sternboard. Taking out credit is a commitment and it must be repaid. Check that you can afford the repayments before committing.

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Rider on a Stern' on a narrow tree-lined road

20 Ah backpack battery

Stern' 75 km

75 km for long rides, in 1000 or 2000 W.

From €2,690or €224.17/month for 12 months · 0% fixed APRTotal amount payable €2,690 · total amount of credit €2,465.87 · fixed borrowing rate 0% · 12 interest-free instalments with Sternboard. Taking out credit is a commitment and it must be repaid. Check that you can afford the repayments before committing.

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Rider on a Stern' in the desert, going through a muddy puddle

25 Ah backpack battery

Stern' 100 km

25 Ah, up to 100 km: the Stern' for full days out, in 1000 or 2000 W. With the 2000 W, steep slopes and soft ground.

From €2,990or €249.17/month for 12 months · 0% fixed APRTotal amount payable €2,990 · total amount of credit €2,740.87 · fixed borrowing rate 0% · 12 interest-free instalments with Sternboard. Taking out credit is a commitment and it must be repaid. Check that you can afford the repayments before committing.

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Buying

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  • 2-year guaranteeLegal guarantee of conformity, covering the whole product.
  • Free delivery (worth €150)On every Stern', tracked and insured, with a tracking link by e-mail. Accessories: €5 delivery, free on orders of €100 or more.
  • Pay in 10 or 12 instalmentsPay in 10 or 12 interest-free instalments with Sternboard; or by bank card.
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