Vehicle tax in the canton of Thurgau: how is it calculated?
For a passenger car, the canton uses: engine capacity, depending on the energy category.
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 168.00
- Tax based on engine capacity (999 cm³)CHF 168.00
- Total per yearCHF 168.00
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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 240.00
- Tax based on engine capacity (1'498 cm³)CHF 240.00
- Total per yearCHF 240.00
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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 288.00
- Tax based on engine capacity (1'968 cm³)CHF 288.00
- Total per yearCHF 288.00
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Electric car208 kW, empty weight 1'850 kg, total weight 2'255 kg CHF 48.00
- Base tax (electric car)CHF 96.00
- Energy category A bonus (first 5 years)− CHF 48.00
- Total per yearCHF 48.00
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125 scooter9 kW, 125 cm³, total weight 300 kg CHF 48.00
- Tax based on engine capacity (125 cm³)CHF 48.00
- Total per yearCHF 48.00
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Large motorcycle100 kW, 1'254 cm³, total weight 465 kg CHF 60.00
- Tax based on engine capacity (1'254 cm³)CHF 60.00
- Total per yearCHF 60.00
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3.5-tonne van110 kW, 2'143 cm³, empty weight 2'100 kg, total weight 3'500 kg CHF 312.00
- Tax based on engine capacity (2'143 cm³)CHF 312.00
- Total per yearCHF 312.00
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3.5-tonne motorhome103 kW, 2'287 cm³, empty weight 2'900 kg, total weight 3'500 kg CHF 336.00
- Tax based on engine capacity (2'287 cm³)CHF 336.00
- Total per yearCHF 336.00
Comparison with the other cantons
For the typical family car, Thurgau ranks 5 out of 26 (1 = cheapest). Average of the cantons: CHF 349.37.
Frequently asked questions
How is vehicle tax calculated in the canton of Thurgau?
For a passenger car, the canton uses: engine capacity, depending on the energy category. 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 Thurgau?
For a typical electric car (208 kW, empty weight 1'850 kg, total weight 2'255 kg), the 2026 tax is estimated at CHF 48.00 per year.
How much do plates cost for a motorcycle in the canton of Thurgau?
About CHF 48.00 per year for a 125 scooter, and CHF 60.00 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.