To buy a coffee truck in Sweden, start by defining payload, power, and winterization needs, then source the vehicle and build-out accordingly. Expect SEK 250,000–900,000 for a good used unit; new turnkey rigs often exceed SEK 1.2M. Search Blocket, Bytbil, Facebook Marketplace, and commercial bodybuilders; prioritize a Sprinter/Crafter/Boxer L3H2+ chassis under 3.5t (B‑license) with documented service history. Insist on CE‑marked electrics, a 16–32A 230V hookup (preferably also 3‑phase 400V), silent inverter generator or lithium/inverter pack, 2‑group 3–6kW espresso machine, 10–20L hot‑water boiler, 2×100L fresh/grey tanks, frost‑protected plumbing, diesel air heater, and water filtration tailored to local hardness (e.g., BWT Bestmax). Design for throughput: two-person workflow, 80–120 drinks/hour, high‑output grinders, and a pass window at 1.1–1.2m. Sweden specifics: register for F‑tax and VAT, obtain food business approval and an egenkontroll plan with your municipality, fit a hand‑wash sink with hot/cold and a separate waste tank, and carry trafik- plus företagsförsäkring. Confirm kommun/public‑space vending permits for pitches and event power availability. Choose cashless-first POS (Swish, cards) and a Skatteverket‑compliant cash register solution. Inspect before purchase: damp, rust, payload margin, electrical load balance, ventilation, and winter tire compliance (Dec–Mar). Negotiate warranty on appliances and demand wiring schematics and weight certificates from the seller.
