Vehicle tax in the canton of Schaffhausen: how is it calculated?
For a passenger car, the canton uses: engine capacity; power for electric cars.
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 144.00
- Tax based on engine capacity (999 cm³)CHF 144.00
- Total per yearCHF 144.00
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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 204.00
- Tax based on engine capacity (1'498 cm³)CHF 204.00
- Total per yearCHF 204.00
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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 264.00
- Tax based on engine capacity (1'968 cm³)CHF 264.00
- Total per yearCHF 264.00
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Electric car208 kW, empty weight 1'850 kg, total weight 2'255 kg CHF 228.00
- Tax based on power (208 kW)CHF 228.00
- Total per yearCHF 228.00
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125 scooter9 kW, 125 cm³, total weight 300 kg CHF 36.00
- Tax based on engine capacity (125 cm³)CHF 36.00
- Total per yearCHF 36.00
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Large motorcycle100 kW, 1'254 cm³, total weight 465 kg CHF 168.00
- Tax based on engine capacity (1'254 cm³)CHF 168.00
- Total per yearCHF 168.00
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3.5-tonne van110 kW, 2'143 cm³, empty weight 2'100 kg, total weight 3'500 kg CHF 288.00
- Tax based on engine capacity (2'143 cm³)CHF 288.00
- Total per yearCHF 288.00
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3.5-tonne motorhome103 kW, 2'287 cm³, empty weight 2'900 kg, total weight 3'500 kg CHF 300.00
- Tax based on engine capacity (2'287 cm³)CHF 300.00
- Total per yearCHF 300.00
Comparison with the other cantons
For the typical family car, Schaffhausen ranks 2 out of 26 (1 = cheapest). Average of the cantons: CHF 349.37.
Frequently asked questions
How is vehicle tax calculated in the canton of Schaffhausen?
For a passenger car, the canton uses: engine capacity; power 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 Schaffhausen?
For a typical electric car (208 kW, empty weight 1'850 kg, total weight 2'255 kg), the 2026 tax is estimated at CHF 228.00 per year.
How much do plates cost for a motorcycle in the canton of Schaffhausen?
About CHF 36.00 per year for a 125 scooter, and CHF 168.00 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.