Vehicle tax in the canton of Basel-Landschaft: how is it calculated?
For a passenger car, the canton uses: total weight, with a CO₂ bonus or penalty for recent cars.
Good to know: The period during which the CO₂ bonus/penalty applies and the rounding rules still need confirmation.
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 467.60
- Tax based on total weight (1'620 kg)CHF 467.60
- Total per yearCHF 467.60
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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 533.99
- Tax based on total weight (1'850 kg)CHF 533.99
- Total per yearCHF 533.99
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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 721.60
- Tax based on total weight (2'500 kg)CHF 721.60
- Total per yearCHF 721.60
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Electric car208 kW, empty weight 1'850 kg, total weight 2'255 kg CHF 650.89
- Tax based on total weight (2'255 kg)CHF 650.89
- Total per yearCHF 650.89
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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 155.00
- Tax based on total weight (465 kg)CHF 155.00
- Total per yearCHF 155.00
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3.5-tonne van110 kW, 2'143 cm³, empty weight 2'100 kg, total weight 3'500 kg CHF 331.00
- Tax based on payload (1'400 kg)CHF 331.00
- Total per yearCHF 331.00
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3.5-tonne motorhome103 kW, 2'287 cm³, empty weight 2'900 kg, total weight 3'500 kg CHF 1'010.00
- Tax based on total weight (3'500 kg)CHF 1'010.00
- Total per yearCHF 1'010.00
Comparison with the other cantons
For the typical family car, Basel-Landschaft ranks 25 out of 26 (1 = cheapest). Average of the cantons: CHF 349.37.
Frequently asked questions
How is vehicle tax calculated in the canton of Basel-Landschaft?
For a passenger car, the canton uses: total weight, with a CO₂ bonus or penalty for recent cars. 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 Basel-Landschaft?
For a typical electric car (208 kW, empty weight 1'850 kg, total weight 2'255 kg), the 2026 tax is estimated at CHF 650.89 per year.
How much do plates cost for a motorcycle in the canton of Basel-Landschaft?
About CHF 100.00 per year for a 125 scooter, and CHF 155.00 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.