In Europe, the strictest interpretations of the directives regarding electric bicycles only allow for 250W of motor assistance at a maximum speed of 25 km/h, an

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