Incentives and Legislation
The incentives and legislations section is updated for 2025, published on 18th April 2025, representing the situation as of that date. Major changes of incentives and polices are updated on a rolling basis from that date onwards.
Incentives and legislation that aim to increase uptake of alternative fuels vehicles and infrastructure.
If you know of other national or local incentives that should be included in this section, please send us an email, or use the button on the right, and let us know. We review the proposed changes and implement the updates on a short notice.
The incentives and legislations section is updated for 2025, published on 18th April 2025, representing the situation as of that date. Major changes of incentives and polices are updated on a rolling basis from that date onwards.
Incentives and legislation that aim to increase uptake of alternative fuels vehicles and infrastructure.
If you know of other national or local incentives that should be included in this section, please send us an email, or use the button on the right, and let us know. We review the proposed changes and implement the updates on a short notice.
- Purchase Subsidies
No federal purchase subsidies.
Regional subsidies may apply: e.g., Basel-Stadt offers CHF 5,000 for BEVs purchased by companies.
Utility providers and leasing firms often offer discounts or incentives.- Registration Tax Benefits
Since 1 Jan 2024, BEVs are subject to the standard 4% automobile import tax, like ICEs.
Registration itself is a flat administrative fee (not CO₂-based).- Ownership tax benefits
Cantonal tax reductions apply in most regions.Full exemptions in cantons like Zurich, Solothurn, Geneva, Glarus, Neuchâtel, Basel-Stadt.Partial discounts (e.g. 50–100%) in many others (e.g., Bern, Vaud, St. Gallen, Zug).No federal uniform rule.
- Company tax benefits
Same cantonal traffic tax benefits apply to company-owned BEVs.Some cantons (e.g., Ticino) offer direct purchase support for company BEVs and charging points.
- VAT benefits
No VAT exemption.Input VAT deduction possible for business BEV purchases if used exclusively for professional purposes.
- Other financial benefits
Reduced insurance premiums and green leasing offers by several insurers (e.g. Zürich, AXA).Electricity used for BEVs is tax-free (no mineral oil tax applies).
- Local incentives
Battery electric vehicle (BEV) incentives are mostly available based on regional or municipal administrative zones. For details see:https://www.swiss-emobility.ch/de/elektromobilitaet/Foerdermassnahmen/
- AF infrastructure incentives
Ladeinfrastruktur programmes in Basel-Stadt, Ticino, and Thurgau:
- Up to CHF 20,000 per charging station for businesses
- CHF 500–4,000 for home chargers (Ticino, depending on bidirectional use).
- Local incentives
Municipal subsidies for BEVs and charging exist in some cities (e.g., Basel, Zurich, Thun).Check Swiss eMobility or local sites for updates.
- Interesting links
- Announced policy changes (effective later in 2025 and after)
No national BEV subsidy planned unless neighbors (e.g. Germany) increase support.
Import tax reintroduced in 2024, reflecting policy reversal.