Is the Jetson Haze UL Certified and Legal in NYC?

Written by: Chris Van Leuven | October 19, 2026 | Time to read: 5 min

You’ll have to dig into the Jetson Haze owner’s manual, under Specs & Features, to find the certification information. There, Jetson lists a UL Listed (100–240V) charger and UL Certification: UL2849. That’s encouraging. But I haven’t found the name of the accredited testing laboratory or an independent certification record for the Haze. That doesn’t mean the bike isn’t certified. It means I haven’t been able to verify Jetson’s claim beyond the manual.

Just the facts: The Haze is a small folding e-Bike with a 350W rear-hub motor, removable lithium-ion battery, throttle, and three levels of pedal assist. It folds in three places, making it great to fit into a car trunk, apartment, or wherever else you might squeeze a bike in New York City.

Just look at it, and you know it’s not built for long distances or high speeds, but it has a top range of 20 miles, with a throttle distance of 15, which is plenty for errands around town. The maximum rider weight is 265 pounds.

Here’s what you’re getting:

With its throttle, 350W motor, and 15.5 mph top speed, the Haze meets New York's Class 2 e-Bike definition.

Here’s where things get interesting. According to NYC Administrative Code § 20-610(a)(1), any e-Bike sold, distributed, leased, or rented in the city must have its electrical system certified to UL 2849 by an accredited testing laboratory. The law states:

“The electrical system for such bicycle has been certified by an accredited testing laboratory for compliance with Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standard 2849.”

Under § 20-610(a)(2), certification information or the laboratory’s name, logo, or wordmark must be displayed on the bike, battery, packaging, or accompanying documentation. In other words, NYC requires more than a manufacturer’s claim. The electrical system must actually be certified by an accredited laboratory, with the required documentation and labeling.

And though the city doesn’t require individual buyers to search a public certification database, I haven’t found enough information to confirm that the Haze meets every requirement for legal sale in NYC.

Jetson recommends the Haze for riders 12 and older. New York requires e-Bike riders to be at least 16. The Haze’s 15.5 mph top speed is also slightly above NYC’s 15 mph e-Bike speed limit, but that doesn’t automatically make the bike illegal. Riders simply need to stay within the speed limit.

By law, e-Bikes can be ridden in NYC bike lanes, on permitted streets, and on designated greenways and park drives, but sidewalks are off-limits. For more information, see Upway’s guide to electric bike laws.

The two main e-Bike safety standards are easy to confuse. UL 2849 covers the complete electrical system, including the motor, controller, lithium-ion battery pack, and charger working together. Testing addresses electrical hazards that can contribute to battery fires, including charging and overcharge protection.

UL 2271 focuses specifically on batteries used in light electric vehicles. It evaluates battery safety under electrical, mechanical, and other test conditions. A UL-listed charger doesn’t automatically mean the entire electric bike is UL certified. That’s why the two statements in Jetson’s manual aren’t interchangeable.

For additional verification, buyers can check UL Product iQ, UL Solutions’ certification database. But remember, other accredited laboratories also certify e-Bikes, so not finding a model there doesn’t automatically mean it lacks certification.

If you already own a Haze, not finding its certification record doesn’t automatically mean you can’t ride it. NYC’s certification requirements for selling e-Bikes are separate from its riding rules.

Since I haven’t been able to confirm the Haze’s certification beyond the owner’s manual, I’d ask Jetson for documentation before buying one in NYC. Better still, take a look at Upway’s selection of pre-ownedUL-certified e-Bikes for sale.