# Sweden: Category B license extended to heavier electric cars from 2027

> A Swedish government inquiry proposes allowing, from November 2027, the driving of heavier electric cars with a category B license, adapting national rules to the new European directive on driving licenses.

**In brief**: Regulation and tariffs event (severity: low) in Suède, first detected on 3 November 2026 at 12:23. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 3 November 2026 at 12:23.

- Category: Regulation and tariffs
- Severity: Low
- Countries: Suède
- First detected: 3 November 2026 at 12:23
- Updated: 3 November 2026 at 12:23
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/3175-sweden-category-b-license-extended-to-heavier-electric-cars-from-2027

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Större frihet för elbilister – nya viktgränser för B- och BE-körkort](https://alltomelbil.se/storre-frihet-for-elbilister-nya-viktgranser-for-b-och-be-korkort/) — alltomelbil.se, 3 November 2026 at 12:23

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Cite as: Mecapress, “Sweden: Category B license extended to heavier electric cars from 2027”, https://mecapress.com/events/3175-sweden-category-b-license-extended-to-heavier-electric-cars-from-2027
Methodology: https://mecapress.com/methodology