E-scooter rules in Sweden (2026)
Last reviewed: 30 October 2026
In short: An electric kick scooter limited to 20 km/h and 250 W continuous rated power counts as a bicycle and follows the bicycle rules. Riders under 15 must wear a helmet, and no passengers are allowed. Minimum age, insurance and any registration were not stated on the page read.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Use on public roadsElectric kick scooter (elsparkcykel) | Allowed [1] |
| Minimum ageElectric kick scooter (elsparkcykel) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Driving licenceElectric kick scooter (elsparkcykel) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Helmet requiredElectric kick scooter (elsparkcykel) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Helmet requiredElectric kick scooter (elsparkcykel); Riders under 15 | Yes [1] |
| Insurance requiredElectric kick scooter (elsparkcykel) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Plate or stickerElectric kick scooter (elsparkcykel) | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Maximum speedElectric kick scooter (elsparkcykel) | up to 20 km/h (design speed) [1] |
| Where to rideElectric kick scooter (elsparkcykel) | Cycle track first, as for other bicycles. Not on pavements or footways. It must have brakes, a bell, front and rear lights and reflectors when riding in the dark. [1] |
| Passengers allowedElectric kick scooter (elsparkcykel) | No [1] |
Notes
- Only an e-scooter with a top speed of 20 km/h and a continuous rated motor power of at most 250 W is classed as a bicycle. Any other e-scooter may be used only inside a fenced area.
- The Transportstyrelsen page names no minimum age. It requires a helmet for riders under 15. Rental companies may set their own age limits.
- A helmet is required for riders under 15 and recommended for everyone. The page does not say whether the rule is different for older riders.
- The page says only that some e-scooters require traffic insurance and refers to the website of Trafikförsäkringsföreningen. It does not say which.
Sources
- Transportstyrelsen: Elsparkcykel (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
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