Laws & regulations – what applies to electric scooters and electric bicycles?
At EcoDrift, we want you as a customer to feel confident that our vehicles meet the legal requirements. Here we explain what applies according to Swedish law.
Electric scooter
All our electric scooters are delivered from the factory with a maximum speed of 25 km/h – which is in line with most EU regulations and makes them safe to use under the right conditions.
An electric scooter is considered a bicycle if it has a maximum speed of 20 km/h and a motor with a maximum nominal (continuous) power of 250 watts. It is permitted for the motor to temporarily provide more power, so-called peak power (up to e.g. 1000W), as long as the nominal power does not exceed 250W.
If the electric scooter has a higher power output or goes faster than 20 km/h, different rules apply. In this case, it can be classified as a moped – either class II (up to 25 km/h) or class I (over 40 km/h and more powerful engine). In such cases, different things are required depending on the classification, such as a braking system, helmet, registration and an AM driving license or driver's license.
Vehicles that do not meet the requirements for bicycles, mopeds, class I or II may not be driven on public roads – but can be used completely freely on private land.
Electric bike
For an electric bike to be considered a regular bike under the law, the motor must have a maximum nominal power of 250W and only assist when you pedal, up to 25 km/h. The motor must not propel the bike on its own.
If the electric bicycle deviates from these rules, it is classified as a moped and must be registered, insured and driven with a driver's license and helmet.
Recommendation
At EcoDrift, we always recommend that you wear a helmet – especially for drivers under the age of 15. It’s an easy way to increase safety when driving.
You can find more information in our blog posts where we go into more depth about what applies to different models and areas of use.
