Vehicle tax in the canton of Schwyz: how is it calculated?
For a passenger car, the canton uses: formula combining power and total weight.
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 225.00
- Formula based on power (70 kW) and total weight (1'620 kg)CHF 225.00
- Total per yearCHF 225.00
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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 336.00
- Formula based on power (110 kW) and total weight (1'850 kg)CHF 336.00
- Total per yearCHF 336.00
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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 438.00
- Formula based on power (150 kW) and total weight (2'500 kg)CHF 438.00
- Total per yearCHF 438.00
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Electric car208 kW, empty weight 1'850 kg, total weight 2'255 kg CHF 591.00
- Formula based on power (208 kW) and total weight (2'255 kg)CHF 591.00
- Total per yearCHF 591.00
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125 scooter9 kW, 125 cm³, total weight 300 kg CHF 62.00
- Tax based on power (9 kW)CHF 62.00
- Total per yearCHF 62.00
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Large motorcycle100 kW, 1'254 cm³, total weight 465 kg CHF 196.00
- Tax based on power (100 kW)CHF 196.00
- Total per yearCHF 196.00
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3.5-tonne van110 kW, 2'143 cm³, empty weight 2'100 kg, total weight 3'500 kg CHF 420.00
- Tax based on total weight (3'500 kg)CHF 420.00
- Total per yearCHF 420.00
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3.5-tonne motorhome103 kW, 2'287 cm³, empty weight 2'900 kg, total weight 3'500 kg CHF 307.00
- Formula based on power (103 kW) and total weight (3'500 kg)CHF 307.00
- Total per yearCHF 307.00
Comparison with the other cantons
For the typical family car, Schwyz ranks 13 out of 26 (1 = cheapest). Average of the cantons: CHF 349.37.
Frequently asked questions
How is vehicle tax calculated in the canton of Schwyz?
For a passenger car, the canton uses: formula combining power and total weight. 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 Schwyz?
For a typical electric car (208 kW, empty weight 1'850 kg, total weight 2'255 kg), the 2026 tax is estimated at CHF 591.00 per year.
How much do plates cost for a motorcycle in the canton of Schwyz?
About CHF 62.00 per year for a 125 scooter, and CHF 196.00 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.