Boom in electric motorcycle sales in Colombia, why 98% are not in the Runt?
Since July 2025, the electric motorcycle market has faced a phenomenon combining accelerated growth with regulatory gaps. According to the Andi Motorcycle Industry Chamber, nine out of every 10 electric motorcycles entering the country are not registered in the National Single Transit Registry (Runt). In practice, this means thousands of vehicles circulating without license plates, without registration, and in many cases, using bike lanes without any formal control.
TL;DR
- Approximately 98% of electric motorcycles entering Colombia are not registered in the Runt, a consequence of regulatory gaps following the Ley 2486 of 2025.
- The law created a category for light electric personal mobility vehicles (Velmpu) but left many types of electric two-wheelers in a state of regulatory uncertainty.
- Vehicles under 1000W can currently circulate without license plates, driver's licenses, or mandatory insurance (Soat), and are often used on bike lanes.
- This situation creates safety risks for all road users, impacts traditional transport, and makes it difficult to track sales and assess the market's true size and impact.
- Key attractions for buyers include lower costs, ease of use, and exemption from traditional motorcycle requirements, but experts warn of potential dangers, especially with more powerful models.