Vehicle tax in the canton of Glarus: how is it calculated?
For a passenger car, the canton uses: engine capacity; electric cars exempt.
Good to know: New system from 1 January 2027.
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 237.00
- Tax based on engine capacity (999 cm³)CHF 237.00
- Total per yearCHF 237.00
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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 322.00
- Tax based on engine capacity (1'498 cm³)CHF 322.00
- Total per yearCHF 322.00
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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 407.00
- Tax based on engine capacity (1'968 cm³)CHF 407.00
- Total per yearCHF 407.00
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Electric car208 kW, empty weight 1'850 kg, total weight 2'255 kg CHF 0.00
- Electric car: exempt in 2026CHF 0.00
- Total per yearCHF 0.00
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125 scooter9 kW, 125 cm³, total weight 300 kg CHF 90.00
- Tax based on engine capacity (125 cm³)CHF 90.00
- Total per yearCHF 90.00
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Large motorcycle100 kW, 1'254 cm³, total weight 465 kg CHF 140.00
- Tax based on engine capacity (1'254 cm³)CHF 140.00
- Total per yearCHF 140.00
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3.5-tonne van110 kW, 2'143 cm³, empty weight 2'100 kg, total weight 3'500 kg CHF 441.00
- Tax based on engine capacity (2'143 cm³)CHF 441.00
- Total per yearCHF 441.00
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3.5-tonne motorhome103 kW, 2'287 cm³, empty weight 2'900 kg, total weight 3'500 kg CHF 458.00
- Tax based on engine capacity (2'287 cm³)CHF 458.00
- Total per yearCHF 458.00
Comparison with the other cantons
For the typical family car, Glarus ranks 12 out of 26 (1 = cheapest). Average of the cantons: CHF 349.37.
Frequently asked questions
How is vehicle tax calculated in the canton of Glarus?
For a passenger car, the canton uses: engine capacity; electric cars exempt. 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 Glarus?
For a typical electric car (208 kW, empty weight 1'850 kg, total weight 2'255 kg), the 2026 tax is estimated at CHF 0.00 per year.
How much do plates cost for a motorcycle in the canton of Glarus?
About CHF 90.00 per year for a 125 scooter, and CHF 140.00 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