Electric scooter regulations in Sweden 2025 – This is what you need to know before you ride

Electric scooters have become extremely popular throughout Sweden. But are you really driving legally? In 2025, Swedish regulations for electric scooters were updated to improve road safety and create clearer guidelines.

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned commuter - here's everything you need to know about the electric scooter laws in Sweden 2025 .

1. Legal maximum speed: 20–25 km/h

In Sweden, electric scooters are classified as bicycles if they meet certain requirements. To be allowed to ride on public roads without registration, the following applies:

• Max 20 km/h for scooters without pedals
• Up to 25 km/h if the scooter has pedals and meets other bicycle requirements

Scooters that exceed these limits (such as the KuKirin G4 Max or EcoDrift T8) are classified as mopeds and require registration – but may be used on private roads or off-road.

2. Motor power: Max 250W for public driving

For an electric scooter to be classified as a bicycle, it must not have more than:

• 250 watts motor power

If the scooter has a motor of 500W, 1000W or 2400W, it is considered a class II moped and then the following applies:

• Helmet requirement
• Registration with the Swedish Transport Agency
• Motor vehicle insurance
• Minimum age: 15 years
• AM driving license required

3. Where can I drive?

Electric scooters that are approved as bicycles may be driven:

• On bike paths and bike lanes
• On a road where there is no cycle lane
• Never on sidewalks (unless you are leading the scooter)

4. Age limit: 15+ for faster models

• For scooters that can exceed 20 km/h, the driver must be at least 15 years old.
• For slower models under 20 km/h there is no age limit – but adult supervision is recommended

5. Helmet rules

• Under 15 years: Helmet is mandatory
• 15 years and up: Helmet is strongly recommended , but is not a legal requirement (as long as the scooter is bicycle-classified)
• If the scooter is classified as a moped: A helmet is a legal requirement for all ages

6. Lighting and reflections

If you are riding in the dark or in poor visibility, the scooter must be equipped with:

• White lamp in front
• Red light at the back
• Reflectors on sides and back

7. Insurance

If your electric scooter is classified as a moped, the following is required:

• Motor vehicle insurance
• Registration certificate from the Swedish Transport Agency
• License plate (if necessary)

Summary: Are you driving legally in Sweden?

Which electric scooter can you legally drive?

If you want to drive without registration and insurance, the scooter needs to meet the following requirements:

• Max 250W motor
• Maximum 20–25 km/h

At EcoDrift we offer both EU-approved scooters and powerful models for private or off-road use. We always clearly list speed, engine power and road legality on each product page – so you know exactly what you are buying.