Find the Category that suits you
To join any ride type, your car must meet the requirements listed below.
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Vehicle Requirements in Estonia
To drive with Bolt, your vehicle must meet the following requirements:
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Have a car insurance
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Have a valid technical inspection
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Have a vehicle card
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Be a roadworthy vehicle
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Be clean and in good condition
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Have air conditioning
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Have at least 4 doors and 4 passenger seats.
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Please Note: Cars with only 3 passenger seats will be accepted into basic category
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Not have stickers from another transport platform.
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For an easy reference to which categories your car is eligible for, check out the list of acceptable vehicle models. ↗
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Please also check the vehicle requirements for the categories available in Estonia below:
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Bolt
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Be in the compact car size class or bigger;
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Have at least 4 seats;
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Have at least 350l of car boot;
Manufacture year:
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2013 or later (Tallinn);
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2011 or later (Tartu);
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2006 or later (Other cities).
Basic (Tallinn only)

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Be manufactured in 2006 or later
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Have at least 3 seats

Electric
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Manufactured in 2012 or later;
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Fully electric car;
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Have at least 4 passenger seats.

Premium (Tallinn, Tartu)
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Manufactured in 2016 or later;
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Sedan, SUV or minibus;
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Special Bolt branding sticker for Premium category vehicles is allowed;
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Full leather or alcántara seats;
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All Premium category vehicles are also eligible for the Bolt and Comfort categories.

Comfort
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In Tallinn and Tartu, manufactured in 2018 or later, but if the vehicle has full leather or alcántara seats, it can be manufactured in 2016 or later;
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In Jõhvi, Narva, Pärnu, Viljandi, Rakvere, Haapsalu, Kuressaare, manufactured in 2013 or later;
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Sedan, station wagon, SUV or minibus
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Comfort category vehicles are also eligible for the Bolt category.

Tesla (Tallinn only)
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Only Tesla (electric) vehicles are accepted;
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Have at least 4 passenger seats;
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Acceptable vehicle models: Model S, Model 3, Model X and Model Y.

XL
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Manufactured in 2011 or later
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Minibus (e.g. Renault Trafic)
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Have at least 6 passenger seats
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Have sufficient space for luggage

Premium+ (Tallinn only)
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Manufactured in 2019 or later (exceptions may apply)
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Sedan or SUV
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Acceptable models:
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BMW series 5 and higher.
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Mercedes E class and higher.
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Audi A6 and higher.
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Volvo S90 and higher.
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Lexus RX450 and ES300.
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If your model is not on the list but has a similar class and you want to ride in this category, please contact us.
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No vehicle branding
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Full leather or alcántara seats

Booster Seat
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Meets Bolt category requirements
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Equipped with a child booster seat that meets the requirements of ECE R44 / 04 or ECE R129 (i-Size)
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The Booster seat is certified under ECE R44/04 and is categorized based on the child’s weight
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Booster seat meets the requirements of ECE R44 / 04 and is marked with Group II
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It can transport children from 15 to 25 kg (approximately 3 to 7 years old)
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Booster seat meets the requirements of ECE R44 / 04 and is marked with Group III
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It can transport children from 22 to 36 kg (for ages 6 and up)
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Booster seat meets the requirements of ECE R44 / 04 and is marked with Group II and Group III
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It can transport children from 15 to 36 kg (for ages 6 and up)
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Booster seats certified under ECE R129 (i-Size) are categorized based on a child’s height.
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The height should be at least 100 cm, and the age should start from around 4 years
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Make sure to get acquainted with the information about exact age, weight, and height limits depending on the booster seat markings. Passengers may contact you to clarify the details.

Assist
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In Tartu, manufactured in 2011 or later
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In Kuressaare, manufactured in 2011 or later
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In Tallinn, manufactured in 2013 or later
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Have space for a folding wheelchair
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The driver must pass a special training
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Have at least 4 passenger seats
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Be equipped with a child seat that meets the requirements of ECE R44 / 04 or ECE R129 (i-Size)
