Vehicle tax in the canton of Neuchâtel: how is it calculated?
For a passenger car, the canton uses: cO₂ and age of the car.
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 345.00
- Tax based on CO₂ (102 g/km) and age (4 years)CHF 345.00
- Total per yearCHF 345.00
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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 373.00
- Tax based on CO₂ (109 g/km) and age (4 years)CHF 373.00
- Total per yearCHF 373.00
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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 525.00
- Tax based on CO₂ (147 g/km) and age (4 years)CHF 525.00
- Total per yearCHF 525.00
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Electric car208 kW, empty weight 1'850 kg, total weight 2'255 kg CHF 250.00
- Minimum tax (electric car)CHF 250.00
- Total per yearCHF 250.00
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125 scooter9 kW, 125 cm³, total weight 300 kg CHF 145.25
- Tax based on engine capacity (125 cm³)CHF 145.25
- Total per yearCHF 145.25
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Large motorcycle100 kW, 1'254 cm³, total weight 465 kg CHF 201.70
- Tax based on engine capacity (1'254 cm³)CHF 201.70
- Total per yearCHF 201.70
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3.5-tonne van110 kW, 2'143 cm³, empty weight 2'100 kg, total weight 3'500 kg CHF 558.00
- Tax based on total weight (3'500 kg)CHF 558.00
- Total per yearCHF 558.00
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3.5-tonne motorhome103 kW, 2'287 cm³, empty weight 2'900 kg, total weight 3'500 kg CHF 558.00
- Tax based on total weight (3'500 kg)CHF 558.00
- Total per yearCHF 558.00
Comparison with the other cantons
For the typical family car, Neuchâtel ranks 16 out of 26 (1 = cheapest). Average of the cantons: CHF 349.37.
Frequently asked questions
How is vehicle tax calculated in the canton of Neuchâtel?
For a passenger car, the canton uses: cO₂ and age of the car. 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 Neuchâtel?
For a typical electric car (208 kW, empty weight 1'850 kg, total weight 2'255 kg), the 2026 tax is estimated at CHF 250.00 per year.
How much do plates cost for a motorcycle in the canton of Neuchâtel?
About CHF 145.25 per year for a 125 scooter, and CHF 201.70 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