Vehicle tax in the canton of Fribourg: how is it calculated?
For a passenger car, the canton uses: power, with reductions for electric and hybrid cars and energy category A.
Good to know: Whether reductions can be combined still needs 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 396.00
- Tax based on power (70 kW)CHF 396.00
- Total per yearCHF 396.00
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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 532.00
- Tax based on power (110 kW)CHF 532.00
- Total per yearCHF 532.00
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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 601.00
- Tax based on power (150 kW)CHF 601.00
- Total per yearCHF 601.00
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Electric car208 kW, empty weight 1'850 kg, total weight 2'255 kg CHF 347.60
- Tax based on power (208 kW)CHF 869.00
- Reduction: category A and electric (60 %)− CHF 521.40
- Total per yearCHF 347.60
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125 scooter9 kW, 125 cm³, total weight 300 kg CHF 156.00
- Tax based on power (9 kW)CHF 156.00
- Total per yearCHF 156.00
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Large motorcycle100 kW, 1'254 cm³, total weight 465 kg CHF 240.00
- Tax based on power (100 kW)CHF 240.00
- Total per yearCHF 240.00
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3.5-tonne van110 kW, 2'143 cm³, empty weight 2'100 kg, total weight 3'500 kg CHF 756.00
- Tax based on total weight (3'500 kg)CHF 756.00
- Total per yearCHF 756.00
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3.5-tonne motorhome103 kW, 2'287 cm³, empty weight 2'900 kg, total weight 3'500 kg CHF 532.00
- Tax based on power (103 kW)CHF 532.00
- Total per yearCHF 532.00
Comparison with the other cantons
For the typical family car, Fribourg ranks 24 out of 26 (1 = cheapest). Average of the cantons: CHF 349.37.
Frequently asked questions
How is vehicle tax calculated in the canton of Fribourg?
For a passenger car, the canton uses: power, with reductions for electric and hybrid cars and energy category A. 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 Fribourg?
For a typical electric car (208 kW, empty weight 1'850 kg, total weight 2'255 kg), the 2026 tax is estimated at CHF 347.60 per year.
How much do plates cost for a motorcycle in the canton of Fribourg?
About CHF 156.00 per year for a 125 scooter, and CHF 240.00 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. See the source