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Master’s in E-Bikes and Speed-Pedelecs Engineering

Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in e-bike and speed-pedelec engineering, structured in 12 modules covering the regulatory framework, assistance systems, motors and drivetrains, batteries and electronics, frame and component design, bicycle testing, dynamics and safety, urban mobility and logistics, manufacturing and after-sales under EN 15194, ISO 4210-2 and EN 17404, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration1900 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Distinguish between the EPAC and speed-pedelec regulatory categories.

02

Design assistance systems with motor, sensors and control.

03

Size batteries and electronics for electric bicycles.

04

Design frames and components for the loads of an e-bike.

05

Test bicycles to European standards.

06

Apply safety, type-approval and urban use requirements.

07

Develop the design of an electric bicycle or speed-pedelec.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Electric bicycle engineers at bike brands and OEMs.
  • Assistance systems engineers working on motors, sensors and control.
  • Light battery engineers developing packs for e-bikes.
  • Bicycle test engineers running ISO 4210 and EN 15194 tests.
  • E-bike product managers defining new models.
  • Light vehicle type-approval engineers handling L1e-B speed-pedelecs.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to join electric bicycle manufacturers.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • EN 15194 (electrically power assisted cycles (EPAC))
  • ISO 4210-2 (safety requirements for city, trekking, young adult and mountain bicycles)
  • EN 17404 (EPAC — electric mountain bikes (E-MTB))
  • Regulation (EU) 168/2013 (approval and market surveillance of two- and three-wheel vehicles, including L1e-B speed-pedelecs)
  • Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive)
  • EN 50604-1 (secondary lithium batteries for light EV applications — general safety requirements)
  • NTA 8776 (helmets for S-EPAC (speed-pedelec) riders)
  • ISO 4210-6 (bicycle frame and fork test methods)
  • SolidWorks
  • MATLAB/Simulink
  • Ansys Mechanical
  • KiCad
  • Python
Syllabus

12 modules · 1900 h

  1. 1.1History and market of the e-bike
  2. 1.2Usage categories
  3. 1.3EPAC according to EN 15194
  4. 1.4L1e-B category speed-pedelecs
  5. 1.5Cargo bikes
  6. 1.6Electric mountain bikes (E-MTB)
  7. 1.7Users and motivations
  8. 1.8Manufacturers and suppliers
  9. 1.9Sector trends
  10. 1.10Case study: analysis of a manufacturer's range
  1. 2.1Machinery Directive for EPAC
  2. 2.2EN 15194 standard
  3. 2.3Type-approval of speed-pedelecs
  4. 2.4L1e-B equipment requirements
  5. 2.5Insurance and registration
  6. 2.6Speed-pedelec helmet to NTA 8776
  7. 2.7Use of roads and infrastructure
  8. 2.8Tampering and tuning
  9. 2.9Differences between countries
  10. 2.10Practical exercise: regulatory analysis of a speed-pedelec
  1. 3.1Mid-drive motor at the bottom bracket
  2. 3.2Hub motor
  3. 3.3Torque sensors
  4. 3.4Cadence sensors
  5. 3.5Electric motor controllers
  6. 3.6Assistance curves
  7. 3.725 km/h and 45 km/h limits
  8. 3.8Assistance modes
  9. 3.9Pedalling feel
  10. 3.10Lab: calibrating assistance with a torque sensor
  1. 4.1BLDC motors for bicycles
  2. 4.2Single-stage reduction gears
  3. 4.3Rated torque and power
  4. 4.4System energy efficiency
  5. 4.5Motor noise
  6. 4.6Cassette gears
  7. 4.7Internal hub gears
  8. 4.8Belt drive
  9. 4.9Drivetrain wear
  10. 4.10Practical exercise: motor selection for a cargo bike
  1. 5.1Cells and packs for e-bikes
  2. 5.2Integration into the frame
  3. 5.3Safety to EN 50604-1
  4. 5.4BMS for bicycles
  5. 5.5E-bike battery chargers
  6. 5.6Wiring and connectors
  7. 5.7Displays and controls
  8. 5.8Lighting and light signalling
  9. 5.9Vehicle connectivity
  10. 5.10Workshop: design of an integrated pack
  1. 6.1E-bike geometry
  2. 6.2Frame materials
  3. 6.3Additional loads from the motor
  4. 6.4Motor and battery integration
  5. 6.5Forks and suspension
  6. 6.6Disc brakes
  7. 6.7Wheels and tyres
  8. 6.8Components for speed-pedelecs
  9. 6.9Design for cargo
  10. 6.10Lab: FEM calculation of a frame
  1. 7.1Tests according to ISO 4210
  2. 7.2Frame and fork tests
  3. 7.3Brake tests
  4. 7.4Electromagnetic compatibility tests
  5. 7.5Electrical safety tests
  6. 7.6Cargo bike tests
  7. 7.7Accredited test laboratories
  8. 7.8Test reports
  9. 7.9Field tests
  10. 7.10Practical exercise: fatigue test of a frame
  1. 8.1Stability at higher speeds
  2. 8.2Speed-pedelec braking
  3. 8.3ABS on bicycles
  4. 8.4E-bike accident rates
  5. 8.5Rider visibility
  6. 8.6Protective equipment
  7. 8.7Older electric bicycle users
  8. 8.8Group riding
  9. 8.9User training
  10. 8.10Case study: analysis of speed-pedelec accidents
  1. 9.1E-bikes in daily mobility
  2. 9.2Cargo bikes for delivery
  3. 9.3Bike-sharing systems
  4. 9.4Urban cycling infrastructure
  5. 9.5Secure bicycle parking
  6. 9.6Intermodality with other transport
  7. 9.7Promotion policies
  8. 9.8Environmental impact of the activity
  9. 9.9Corporate mobility plans
  10. 9.10Practical exercise: urban logistics plan with cargo bikes
  1. 10.1Frame manufacturing
  2. 10.2Bicycle assembly
  3. 10.3Asian and European suppliers
  4. 10.4Reshoring of production
  5. 10.5Production quality
  6. 10.6Costs and associated budget
  7. 10.7Inventory management
  8. 10.8Tariffs and anti-dumping duties
  9. 10.9Product sustainability
  10. 10.10Case study: cost analysis of an e-bike
  1. 11.1Dealer network
  2. 11.2Customer technical service
  3. 11.3Diagnostics and software
  4. 11.4Product warranties and claims
  5. 11.5Insurance and theft
  6. 11.6Online sales
  7. 11.7Employee leasing
  8. 11.8Battery recycling
  9. 11.9Brand strategy
  10. 11.10Workshop: business plan for an e-bike brand
  1. 12.1Product definition
  2. 12.2Regulatory analysis of the product
  3. 12.3Assistance system
  4. 12.4Battery and electronics
  5. 12.5Frame design
  6. 12.6Test plan
  7. 12.7Safety analysis
  8. 12.8Business plan
  9. 12.9Master's Thesis report
  10. 12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, making it compatible with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SolidWorks, MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys Mechanical, KiCad and Python, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: fatigue testing of an electric bicycle frame, calibration of the assistance of a mid-drive motor with a torque sensor and regulatory analysis of an L1e-B category speed-pedelec. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final Master's Thesis.

Standards covered: EN 15194, ISO 4210-2, EN 17404, Regulation (EU) 168/2013, Directive 2006/42/EC, EN 50604-1, NTA 8776, ISO 4210-6.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of EN 15194, ISO 4210-2, EN 17404 and Regulation (EU) 168/2013 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:SolidWorks, MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys Mechanical, KiCad and Python, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Master's Thesis with defence:the design of an electric bicycle or speed-pedelec, from product definition and regulatory analysis to the assistance system, battery, frame, test plan, safety analysis and business plan, defended before a panel.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Speed-pedelec regulatory analysis
Analyse the regulatory and equipment requirements of an L1e-B speed-pedelec.
Torque-sensor assistance calibration
Calibrate the assistance curves of a mid-drive motor with a torque sensor.
Integrated battery pack
Design an integrated battery pack to EN 50604-1 for the frame.
Frame FEM and fatigue test
Calculate a frame with FEM and plan its fatigue test to ISO 4210.
Master's Thesis
The design of an electric bicycle or speed-pedelec, from product definition and regulatory analysis to the assistance system, battery, frame, test plan, safety analysis and business plan, defended before a panel.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Electric bicycle engineerAssistance systems engineerLight battery engineerBicycle test engineerE-bike product managerLight vehicle type-approval engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with SolidWorks, MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys Mechanical, KiCad and Python, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent professional experience, plus a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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