An aerial view of a truck in Sweden. Credit: Pexels, Faridvisuals
Sweden is set to overhaul its road toll system from March 25, introducing charges based on CO₂ emissions alongside the existing Euro emission classifications.
The move aligns with EU environmental policies and aims to encourage investment in low-emission trucks.
Eurovignette
Sweden’s updated toll system, part of the Eurovignette reform, applies to heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) weighing over 12 tonnes. Charges will now be determined by a combination of Euro class and CO₂ efficiency, placing vehicles into five CO₂ categories. Lower-emission trucks will benefit from reduced tolls, while higher-emission vehicles will see higher costs.
Euro 6 trucks will be automatically assigned to CO₂ Class 1, with additional reductions available for trucks emitting less CO₂ per tonne-kilometre. Emission levels will be assessed using the Vecto tool, an EU standard that’s already implemented in Germany and Denmark.
How much are the new CO₂ tolls in Sweden?
According to a report by Trans.info citing information from siteTrailer.se, the new toll rates will vary based on axle count and CO₂ classification.
For trucks with up to three axles:
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- Euro 6, CO₂ Class 1: 8,644 SEK (€770) per year or 90 SEK (€8) per day
- Euro 6, CO₂ Class 5: 2,161 SEK (€193) per year or 22 SEK (€2) per day
For trucks with four or more axles:
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- Euro 6, CO₂ Class 1: 14,414 SEK (€1,280) per year or 147 SEK (€13) per day
- Euro 6, CO₂ Class 5: 3,609 SEK (€320) per year or 45 SEK (€4) per day
Currently, a Euro 6 truck pays 14,479 SEK (€1,285) annually. Under the new scheme, rates will remain roughly the same for standard trucks but significantly decrease for fuel-efficient models.
The toll applies to all trucks over 12 tonnes, including foreign operators. However, they can opt for daily, weekly, or monthly payments rather than committing to an annual toll.
Sweden is one of the last EU countries to implement a CO₂-based tolling system, following the ratification of the updated Eurovignette agreement. The aim is to encourage cleaner transportation, aligning Sweden’s policies with EU climate goals.
By 2026, over 60 per cent of EU truck activity will be subject to CO₂-differentiated tolling, further incentivising zero-emission vehicle adoption.
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