A type 2 electric bike is a bike that is fitted with a motor that can be used in the same way as a traditional bicycle. The motor is powered by a battery and the battery is charged by pedaling. The motor is activated by a throttle, which is usually a thumb button on the handlebars. The motor gives a boost to the cyclist when pedaling uphill, when the cyclist is tired, or when they want to cycle faster. The bike itself is not a moped, so it is not allowed on cycle paths and the cyclist has to obey traffic laws. However, the e-bike can be used on the road in the same way as a traditional bike.