Federal Council decides to remove exemption from duty for e-vehicles
Bern, 8.11.2023 - From 1 January 2024, e-vehicles will be subject to automobile duty. During its meeting on 8 November 2023, the Federal Council took note of the results of the consultation on removing the exemption from duty for e-vehicles and approved an amendment to the Vehicle Duty Ordinance. The Federal Council's aim is to redress shortfalls in tax receipts and to secure the deposits flowing into the motorway and urban transportation fund. The imposition of duty on e-vehicles is part of the budget adjustment concept which the Federal Council adopted at its meeting on 25 January 2023.