Vehicle tax in the canton of Jura: how is it calculated?
For a passenger car, the canton uses: total weight, power and CO₂ (progressive bands).
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 278.95
- Total weight component (1'620 kg)CHF 207.60
- Power component (70 kW)CHF 8.80
- CO₂ component (125 g/km)CHF 62.55
- Total per yearCHF 278.95
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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 364.10
- Total weight component (1'850 kg)CHF 272.50
- Power component (110 kW)CHF 19.60
- CO₂ component (132 g/km)CHF 72.00
- Total per yearCHF 364.10
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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 626.11
- Total weight component (2'500 kg)CHF 461.00
- Power component (150 kW)CHF 32.36
- CO₂ component (170 g/km)CHF 132.75
- Total per yearCHF 626.11
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Electric car208 kW, empty weight 1'850 kg, total weight 2'255 kg CHF 353.43
- Total weight component (2'255 kg)CHF 389.95
- Power component (208 kW)CHF 51.84
- Electric car reduction (20 %, until 30 June 2027)− CHF 88.36
- Total per yearCHF 353.43
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125 scooter9 kW, 125 cm³, total weight 300 kg CHF 104.40
- Tax based on total weight (300 kg)CHF 104.40
- Total per yearCHF 104.40
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Large motorcycle100 kW, 1'254 cm³, total weight 465 kg CHF 161.82
- Tax based on total weight (465 kg)CHF 161.82
- Total per yearCHF 161.82
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3.5-tonne van110 kW, 2'143 cm³, empty weight 2'100 kg, total weight 3'500 kg CHF 761.50
- Tax based on total weight (3'500 kg)CHF 1'015.33
- Van coefficient (75 %)− CHF 253.83
- Total per yearCHF 761.50
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3.5-tonne motorhome103 kW, 2'287 cm³, empty weight 2'900 kg, total weight 3'500 kg CHF 507.66
- Tax based on total weight (3'500 kg)CHF 1'015.33
- Motorhome coefficient (50 %)− CHF 507.67
- Total per yearCHF 507.66
Comparison with the other cantons
For the typical family car, Jura ranks 15 out of 26 (1 = cheapest). Average of the cantons: CHF 349.37.
Frequently asked questions
How is vehicle tax calculated in the canton of Jura?
For a passenger car, the canton uses: total weight, power and CO₂ (progressive bands). 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 Jura?
For a typical electric car (208 kW, empty weight 1'850 kg, total weight 2'255 kg), the 2026 tax is estimated at CHF 353.43 per year.
How much do plates cost for a motorcycle in the canton of Jura?
About CHF 104.40 per year for a 125 scooter, and CHF 161.82 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