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How fast can an electric scooter go in Sweden?

The 20 km/h and 250 watt limits and what happens above them.

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Short answer

An electric scooter treated as a bicycle in Sweden may have a top speed of at most 20 km/h and a motor of at most 250 watts. Faster or more powerful scooters are not classed as bicycles and may not be used in public traffic, according to the Swedish Transport Agency.

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Why

  1. The Swedish Transport Agency says an e-scooter may have a top speed of at most 20 km/h and a continuous motor power of at most 250 watts.
  2. According to the Swedish Police, a scooter that exceeds these limits is no longer a bicycle in the legal sense and the rider can be suspected of a crime.
  3. The Swedish Transport Agency says a scooter that does not meet the bicycle requirements may only be ridden inside a fenced-off area.

Details

The Swedish Transport Agency adds that registering such a scooter as a moped is in practice very difficult. The Swedish Police note that if the rider is under 18, a guardian can also be suspected when a child uses a scooter that counts legally as a moped or motorcycle. For where bicycle-class vehicles may be ridden, see can you cycle on the pavement in Sweden, and for rented scooters see bike and scooter rental in Stockholm.

Tip

Check the top speed and motor power in the product information before buying a scooter for use on public roads, because the government notes that many privately owned electric single-person vehicles are built for a higher top speed than 20 km/h.

What may differ

Rented scooters can be slower than the limit in some places: Voi describes slow zones where the scooter drops to walking pace and a beginner mode with a lower top speed, and Dott's Swedish terms allow at most 20 km/h.

Common misconception

A scooter sold in a Swedish shop can be ridden on public roads whatever its top speed.

What actually happens

Scooters above 20 km/h or 250 watts may not be used in public traffic, and the government notes that many privately owned electric single-person vehicles are built for a higher top speed than 20 km/h.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check the Swedish Transport Agency before you travel.

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