The new Woom Explore Boost is available with 20-, 24-, and 26-inch wheels. This means the series is suitable for children between the ages of six and 14 or with heights ranging from 115 to 165 centimeters.

Instead of a large battery, Woom has installed a compact 123 Wh power pack. It can be removed, charged via USB-C, and used as a power bank on the go. According to the manufacturer, this makes the Explore Boost about 25 percent lighter than conventional children’s e-bikes. However, specific weight figures are not yet available.

For steep climbs, the bike features a “Hill Kill” mode that provides additional motor power. Parents can also use an app to limit the speed or disable individual assistance levels. The launch is scheduled for January 2027; Woom has not yet announced a price.

The concept is particularly interesting as a mode of transportation: if children can use it to navigate longer or hilly routes to school on their own, it could be a pretty smart alternative to the “parent taxi.” Whether this is permitted, however, depends heavily on the specific country. (Note: No guarantee is provided regarding the accuracy of the information on the legal situation in the respective countries.)

In Switzerland, slow e-bikes may be ridden on public roads only from the age of 14 at the earliest. Until their 16th birthday, a Category M driver’s license is also required. The 20-inch model is therefore limited to private property and closed-off routes for younger children.

In Germany, e-bikes with a maximum rated continuous power output of 250 watts and motor assistance up to 25 km/h are legally classified as bicycles. There is no legal minimum age. Provided the Explore Boost meets these requirements, younger children may also ride it. For children under eight, the usual rules apply: They must generally use the sidewalk or a physically separated bike path.

In Austria as well, bicycle rules generally apply to such e-bikes. However, children under the age of twelve may ride them on public roads only under the supervision of a person at least 16 years of age. Riding alone is permitted with a bicycle license, which can be issued no earlier than age nine in the fourth grade or at age ten. Since May 2026, wearing a helmet has also been mandatory for all riders under 14 when riding an e-bike.