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What changes for drivers in Switzerland in 2026?
What changes for drivers in Switzerland in 2026? Here is a compact overview of the main news on the vignette, taxes, electric mobility and the road traffic rules.
The 2026 vignette – what changes?
Good news for anyone who needs a vignette: there is no price change in 2026. The annual vignette still costs 40 francs and is valid from 1 December 2025 until 31 January 2027. Since August 2023 you can choose between the classic sticker and the e-vignette, which is tied to your licence plate and sold in the Via portal of the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (BAZG).
Keep in mind: the 2025 vignette expires on 31 January 2026. If you use the motorways regularly, buy the new one in good time.
What changes for electric mobility in 2026?
In 2026 the shift towards electric mobility continues. The main points:
- Tax breaks: Many cantons are extending their tax exemption or reduction for electric cars. Check with the responsible road traffic office (Strassenverkehrsamt) how the rule looks in your canton.
- Charging infrastructure: The Swiss charging network keeps growing, above all along the motorways and in urban areas.
- Support for companies: Businesses buying electric vehicles can still benefit from tax deductions and support programmes.
Does anything change in 2026 for the MFK test and registration?
In 2026 the familiar MFK intervals for passenger cars stay as they are (Art. 33 VTS, the Swiss ordinance on technical requirements for road vehicles):
| Test | Interval |
|---|---|
| 1st MFK | 5 years after first registration |
| 2nd MFK | 3 years after the 1st test |
| Subsequent MFK | every 2 years |
The registration formalities are unchanged too. Anyone importing a car from abroad or moving house still goes through the usual steps at the cantonal road traffic office (Strassenverkehrsamt).
What applies to winter tyres and safety in 2026?
In 2026 it stays as it is: Switzerland has no legal winter tyre requirement. But driving on summer tyres in wintry conditions risks a fine and heavier liability in the event of an accident. The recommendation is unchanged: switch once temperatures drop below 7 degrees Celsius — as a rule from October to Easter.
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Frequently asked questions
What changes in 2026 for the motorway vignette?
The 2026 vignette still costs 40 francs and is valid from 1 December 2025 until 31 January 2027. There is no price increase. Since August 2023 you can choose between the classic sticker and the e-vignette (tied to the licence plate).
Are there new rules for electric cars?
In 2026 several cantons are continuing or extending their tax reductions for electric cars. Check the current deadlines with the road traffic office (Strassenverkehrsamt) of your canton. The charging network also keeps growing, which makes an electric car easier to live with day to day.
Do the MFK intervals change?
No, the MFK intervals for passenger cars stay the same: first test 5 years after first registration, second test 3 years later, then every 2 years (Art. 33 VTS).
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