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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: 
  • Have a car insurance
  • Have a valid technical inspection
  • Have a vehicle card
  • Be a roadworthy vehicle
  • Be clean and in good condition
  • Have air conditioning
  • Have at least 4 doors and 4 passenger seats.
    • Please Note: Cars with only 3 passenger seats will be accepted into basic category
  • 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

  • Be in the compact car size class or bigger;

  • Have at least 4 seats;

  • Have at least 350l of car boot;

 

Manufacture year:

  • 2013 or later (Tallinn);

  • 2011 or later (Tartu);

  • 2006 or later (Other cities).

Basic (Tallinn only)

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  • Be manufactured in 2006 or later

  • Have at least 3 seats

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Electric

  • Manufactured in 2012 or later;

  • Fully electric car;

  • Have at least 4 passenger seats.

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Premium (Tallinn, Tartu)

  • Manufactured in 2016 or later;

  • Sedan, SUV or minibus;

  • In the list of acceptable vehicle models ↗;

  • Special Bolt branding sticker for Premium category vehicles is allowed;

  • Full leather or alcántara seats;

  • All Premium category vehicles are also eligible for the Bolt and Comfort categories.

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Comfort

  • 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;

  • In Jõhvi, Narva, Pärnu, Viljandi, Rakvere, Haapsalu, Kuressaare, manufactured in 2013 or later;

  • Sedan, station wagon, SUV or minibus

  • In the list of acceptable vehicle models ↗;

  • Comfort category vehicles are also eligible for the Bolt category.

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Tesla (Tallinn only)

  • Only Tesla (electric) vehicles are accepted;

  • Have at least 4 passenger seats;

  • Acceptable vehicle models: Model S, Model 3, Model X and Model Y.

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XL

  • Manufactured in 2011 or later

  • Minibus (e.g. Renault Trafic)

  • Have at least 6 passenger seats

  • Have sufficient space for luggage

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Premium+ (Tallinn only)

  • Manufactured in 2019 or later (exceptions may apply)

  • Sedan or SUV

  • Acceptable models:

    • BMW series 5 and higher.

    • Mercedes E class and higher.

    • Audi A6 and higher.

    • Volvo S90 and higher.

    • Lexus RX450 and ES300.

    • If your model is not on the list but has a similar class and you want to ride in this category, please contact us.

  • No vehicle branding

  • Full leather or alcántara seats

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Booster Seat

  • Meets Bolt category requirements

  • Equipped with a child booster seat that meets the requirements of ECE R44 / 04 or ECE R129 (i-Size)

    • The Booster seat is certified under ECE R44/04 and is categorized based on the child’s weight

      • Booster seat meets the requirements of ECE R44 / 04 and is marked with Group II

        • It can transport children from 15 to 25 kg (approximately 3 to 7 years old)

      • Booster seat meets the requirements of ECE R44 / 04 and is marked with Group III

        • It can transport children from 22 to 36 kg (for ages 6 and up)

      • Booster seat meets the requirements of ECE R44 / 04 and is marked with Group II and Group III

        • It can transport children from 15 to 36 kg (for ages 6 and up)

    • Booster seats certified under ECE R129 (i-Size) are categorized based on a child’s height.

      • The height should be at least 100 cm, and the age should start from around 4 years

  • 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.

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Assist

  • In Tartu, manufactured in 2011 or later

  • In Kuressaare, manufactured in 2011 or later

  • In Tallinn, manufactured in 2013 or later

  • Have space for a folding wheelchair

  • The driver must pass a special training

  • Have at least 4 passenger seats

  • Be equipped with a child seat that meets the requirements of ECE R44 / 04 or ECE R129 (i-Size)

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