It is expected that in 2023 young people aged 16 and 17 can already get their license to get behind the wheel of these vehicles
Young people aged 16 and 17 will be able to get a driving license for cars with the new B1 permit. Until now minors could only do so for certain mopeds. This novelty, which was announced by the Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska, will allow those under 18 years of age to circulate with vehicles that reach 90 km/h starting next year if the forecasts of the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) are met. .
Until now, the law allowed, once you turned 15, to drive quads weighing less than 425 kilos and not exceeding 45 km/h without a license. With this new B1 license they will drive cars classified as L7e heavy quadricycles of up to 450 kilos, capable of reaching 90 km/h on the road and with an engine whose maximum power is less than or equal to 15 kilowatts. (kW). A measure included in the DGT’s 2030 Road Safety Strategy that aims to facilitate mobility for 16 and 17-year-olds, especially those who live in rural areas. For this reason it was implanted in France.
These are the cars that minors can drive
But what cars can be bought in Spain with these conditions. Although with a much smaller catalog than a normal car, in Spain there are electric quadricycles for sale with these measures. However, the main problem that experts find is not the lack of variety of models but their price. These are 3 examples of cars that can be bought in Spain with the new one for minors.
-Renault Twizy. This car is one of the best sellers in its quad category. Both its version for not exceeding 45 km/h and the Renault Twizy with a maximum speed of 80 km/h have very similar design characteristics. Both have only two seats, a trunk with a maximum capacity of 31 liters, and a height of 2 meters. They differ by their motor and battery. Its size makes it more manageable to park in small spaces
– XEV Yoyo. With the aim of speeding up urban mobility, the Yoyo quadricycle was born from the Italian company XEV. The two-seater car measures 2.53 meters and having the L7 homologation the maximum speed is 90 km/h. Its dimensions make it more practical for large cities. The brand is committed to originality and allows each driver to customize the shape and colors of the vehicle.
– Sukoy L7e. This car is the largest among the quadricycles that can be bought in Spain. Although it still maintains those only two seats. Its maximum speed is 95 km/h, its electric motor is 96 V 10 kW AC and it has a range of 180 km/h. Like the rest, it is created to meet the needs of urban and suburban mobility.
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