Moped Class II
A motor vehicle is classified as a moped class II if:
- it has a speed of no more than 25 km/h
- its motor power does not exceed 1 kilowatt.
Several Minimotors electric scooters can be registered as Moped Class II (see below). These do not need to be registered. Therefore, you do not need to obtain a registration plate for such an electric scooter. You also do not need to worry about inspection or vehicle tax.
No Driver's License *
If you turned 15 years old before October 1, 2009, you do not need a driver's license.Otherwise, a driver's license is required. See more info at the Transport Agency:
Traffic Rules Like A Bicycle
"The traffic rules for moped class II are the same as for bicycles. Therefore, you should ride your two-wheeled moped class II on the bike path, unless the bike path has an additional sign under the road sign for the mandatory bike path stating 'no mopeds' –Transport Agency
Minimotors Moped Class II
If you want to use your Minimotors electric scooter as a moped class II in Sweden, you should limit the speed to 25 km/h. You should also obtain a traffic insurance for it. CoC documents are provided upon purchase.
Minimotors electric scooters classified as moped class II
Here is a list of examples of electric scooters from Minimotors that can be classified as moped class II:
- Speedway Mini 4 Pro
- Speedway Leger
- Speedway Leger Pro
- Speedway 5 – Single Motor
- Dualtron Togo
- Dualtron Popular
- Dualtron Aminia
Is my electric scooter from Minimotors going too fast?
Many of our electric scooters have the option for a higher speed. For example, the Dualtron Popular Dual Motor has a speed of up to 70 km/h. Why can it then be classified as a moped class II?
This is because you, as a customer, have the option to choose a speed limit on relevant products. This means you can restrict the speed on certain electric scooters so that they do not go too fast.
The electric scooters mentioned above are all eligible to be classified as moped class II. They all have a motor power under 1 kW and their speed can be restricted to 25 km/h.
What does this mean for you?
If you want to use your electric scooter from Minimotors as a moped class II in Sweden, you should restrict the speed to 25 km/h. You should also obtain a traffic insurance for it.
If you are considering buying an electric scooter from Minimotors, you can choose the option “25 km/h (Moped Class 2)” under “Speed Limit” at the time of purchase. If you already have an electric scooter purchased from us, you also have the option to lock the speed. Please feel free tocontact usfor assistance with this.
The good thing is that an electric scooter classified as moped class II does not need to be registered. Therefore, you do not need to obtain a registration plate for such an electric scooter. You also do not need to worry about inspection or vehicle tax.
Traffic Rules
While we have you here, we also want to remind you of a couple of other rules you should be aware of, to keep yourself and those around you safe. Please also check the Transport Agency's pages aboutmoped class IIfor more information.
"The traffic rules for moped class II are the same as for bicycles. Therefore, you should ride your two-wheeled moped class II on the bike path, unless the bike path has an additional sign under the road sign for the mandatory bike path stating 'no mopeds' –Transport Agency
Checklist:
- A helmet is required. The fine usually amounts to around 1500 SEK.
- You are not allowed to carry anyone on your electric scooter.
- You are not allowed to ride on sidewalks or pavements.
- You are not allowed to park on sidewalks, bike paths, or pavements.
If you follow the rules above, you are ready to hit the road with your registered Minimotors electric scooter for moped class II.
