There is already a company operating for years in San Francisco, Scoot, which I believe does M2-class electric scooters and doesn't require M class licenses. (From my memory of their FAQs, I think California law allows you to ride M2-class vehicles with a class C, subject to some constraints.) They go to about 30 mph.

In California it's actually based on how powerful the scooter is. Under 150cc doesn't require a motorcycle endorsement.

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/motorcycles/motorcy...

I don't know how it applies to electric bikes, but in most states you're ok if the engine is < 50cc.

The electric moped companies like Scoot are somehow getting around this. They must cap top speed at 20mph so that a license is not required.

They do recommend an in-person training course, but you can also simply watch a series of videos on their app, no special license required.

In GA, as long as the engine size is less than 50cc, then you don't need a license plate or a special license.

But you can't drive it on the interstate and most major highways, for obvious reasons.