Vehicle tax in the canton of Obwalden: how is it calculated?
For a passenger car, the canton uses: engine capacity; flat rate for electric cars.
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 239.00
- Tax based on engine capacity (999 cm³)CHF 239.00
- Total per yearCHF 239.00
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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 314.00
- Tax based on engine capacity (1'498 cm³)CHF 314.00
- Total per yearCHF 314.00
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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 389.00
- Tax based on engine capacity (1'968 cm³)CHF 389.00
- Total per yearCHF 389.00
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Electric car208 kW, empty weight 1'850 kg, total weight 2'255 kg CHF 125.00
- Electric car flat rateCHF 125.00
- Total per yearCHF 125.00
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125 scooter9 kW, 125 cm³, total weight 300 kg CHF 75.00
- Tax based on engine capacity (125 cm³)CHF 75.00
- Total per yearCHF 75.00
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Large motorcycle100 kW, 1'254 cm³, total weight 465 kg CHF 135.00
- Tax based on engine capacity (1'254 cm³)CHF 135.00
- Total per yearCHF 135.00
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3.5-tonne van110 kW, 2'143 cm³, empty weight 2'100 kg, total weight 3'500 kg CHF 421.00
- Tax based on engine capacity (2'143 cm³)CHF 396.00
- Surcharge based on payload (1'400 kg)CHF 25.00
- Total per yearCHF 421.00
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3.5-tonne motorhome103 kW, 2'287 cm³, empty weight 2'900 kg, total weight 3'500 kg CHF 410.00
- Tax based on engine capacity (2'287 cm³)CHF 410.00
- Total per yearCHF 410.00
Comparison with the other cantons
For the typical family car, Obwalden ranks 11 out of 26 (1 = cheapest). Average of the cantons: CHF 349.37.
Frequently asked questions
How is vehicle tax calculated in the canton of Obwalden?
For a passenger car, the canton uses: engine capacity; flat rate for electric 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 Obwalden?
For a typical electric car (208 kW, empty weight 1'850 kg, total weight 2'255 kg), the 2026 tax is estimated at CHF 125.00 per year.
How much do plates cost for a motorcycle in the canton of Obwalden?
About CHF 75.00 per year for a 125 scooter, and CHF 135.00 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.