Vehicle tax in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden: how is it calculated?
For a passenger car, the canton uses: total weight.
Worked examples 2026
Estimated amounts for typical vehicles first registered in 2022. Open an example to see the calculation in detail.
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Small petrol car70 kW, 999 cm³, empty weight 1'150 kg, total weight 1'620 kg, CO₂ 125 g/km (WLTP) CHF 386.00
- Tax based on total weight (1'620 kg)CHF 386.00
- Total per yearCHF 386.00
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Petrol family car110 kW, 1'498 cm³, empty weight 1'320 kg, total weight 1'850 kg, CO₂ 132 g/km (WLTP) CHF 455.00
- Tax based on total weight (1'850 kg)CHF 455.00
- Total per yearCHF 455.00
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Diesel SUV150 kW, 1'968 cm³, empty weight 1'900 kg, total weight 2'500 kg, CO₂ 170 g/km (WLTP) CHF 650.00
- Tax based on total weight (2'500 kg)CHF 650.00
- Total per yearCHF 650.00
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Electric car208 kW, empty weight 1'850 kg, total weight 2'255 kg CHF 578.00
- Tax based on total weight (2'255 kg)CHF 578.00
- Total per yearCHF 578.00
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125 scooter9 kW, 125 cm³, total weight 300 kg CHF 100.00
- Tax based on total weight (300 kg)CHF 100.00
- Total per yearCHF 100.00
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Large motorcycle100 kW, 1'254 cm³, total weight 465 kg CHF 236.00
- Tax based on total weight (465 kg)CHF 236.00
- Total per yearCHF 236.00
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3.5-tonne van110 kW, 2'143 cm³, empty weight 2'100 kg, total weight 3'500 kg CHF 635.00
- Tax based on total weight (3'500 kg)CHF 635.00
- Total per yearCHF 635.00
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3.5-tonne motorhome103 kW, 2'287 cm³, empty weight 2'900 kg, total weight 3'500 kg CHF 635.00
- Tax based on total weight (3'500 kg)CHF 635.00
- Total per yearCHF 635.00
Comparison with the other cantons
For the typical family car, Appenzell Innerrhoden ranks 21 out of 26 (1 = cheapest). Average of the cantons: CHF 349.37.
Frequently asked questions
How is vehicle tax calculated in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden?
For a passenger car, the canton uses: total weight. Motorcycles, vans and motorhomes have their own scales, detailed in the examples.
How much do plates cost for an electric car in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden?
For a typical electric car (208 kW, empty weight 1'850 kg, total weight 2'255 kg), the 2026 tax is estimated at CHF 578.00 per year.
How much do plates cost for a motorcycle in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden?
About CHF 100.00 per year for a 125 scooter, and CHF 236.00 for a large motorcycle (2026 examples).
Where can I find my vehicle’s data?
All the data you need is on the registration document. On calculplaques.ch, just enter the make and model, or the code from box 24: the official data is found automatically.
Is the amount official?
No: it is an independent estimate based on the canton’s 2026 rates. Only the decision of the cantonal vehicle office is binding.
Independent estimates based on the 2026 cantonal rates (official websites and the TCS comparison). Only the decision of the cantonal vehicle office is binding. Reductions that depend on the energy category or the exact date of first registration may vary.