Vehicle tax in the canton of Ticino: how is it calculated?
For a passenger car, the canton uses: empty weight and power, depending on fuel.
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 283.00
- Empty weight component (1'150 kg × CHF 0.10)CHF 115.00
- Power component (70 kW × 2.4, depending on fuel)CHF 168.00
- Total per yearCHF 283.00
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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 396.00
- Empty weight component (1'320 kg × CHF 0.10)CHF 132.00
- Power component (110 kW × 2.4, depending on fuel)CHF 264.00
- Total per yearCHF 396.00
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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 565.00
- Empty weight component (1'900 kg × CHF 0.10)CHF 190.00
- Power component (150 kW × 2.5, depending on fuel)CHF 375.00
- Total per yearCHF 565.00
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Electric car208 kW, empty weight 1'850 kg, total weight 2'255 kg CHF 226.60
- Empty weight component (1'850 kg × CHF 0.10)CHF 185.00
- Power component (208 kW × 0.2, depending on fuel)CHF 41.60
- Total per yearCHF 226.60
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125 scooter9 kW, 125 cm³, total weight 300 kg CHF 68.20
- Tax based on power (9 kW)CHF 68.20
- Total per yearCHF 68.20
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Large motorcycle100 kW, 1'254 cm³, total weight 465 kg CHF 232.00
- Tax based on power (100 kW)CHF 232.00
- Total per yearCHF 232.00
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3.5-tonne van110 kW, 2'143 cm³, empty weight 2'100 kg, total weight 3'500 kg CHF 732.00
- Tax based on power (110 kW)CHF 732.00
- Total per yearCHF 732.00
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3.5-tonne motorhome103 kW, 2'287 cm³, empty weight 2'900 kg, total weight 3'500 kg CHF 692.10
- Tax based on power (103 kW)CHF 692.10
- Total per yearCHF 692.10
Comparison with the other cantons
For the typical family car, Ticino ranks 19 out of 26 (1 = cheapest). Average of the cantons: CHF 349.37.
Frequently asked questions
How is vehicle tax calculated in the canton of Ticino?
For a passenger car, the canton uses: empty weight and power, depending on fuel. 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 Ticino?
For a typical electric car (208 kW, empty weight 1'850 kg, total weight 2'255 kg), the 2026 tax is estimated at CHF 226.60 per year.
How much do plates cost for a motorcycle in the canton of Ticino?
About CHF 68.20 per year for a 125 scooter, and CHF 232.00 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.