In Europe, the strictest interpretations of the directives regarding electric <i>bicycles</i> only allow for 250W of motor assistance at a maximum speed of 25 km&#x2F;h, and only when the bike is pedalled at the same time. And bicycles are still quite stable and 25 km&#x2F;h is not a particularly high speed: I can reach 40-45 km&#x2F;h without motor assistance myself. So, no wonder pedelecs aren&#x27;t that appealing here.<p>That 1KW and 20 mph is still rather generous for a <i>skateboard</i>.