Swiss electric mobility targets for 2025 deemed unrealistic

In September 2025, the Swiss car market showed a downward trend, with around 20,000 new registrations, continuing an annual decline of 3.9%. Two-thirds of new cars were hybrid or electric, although the Confederation's target of 50% plug-in vehicles by the end of the year appears unattainable. Plug-in hybrids accounted for 11% of new registrations, while full electric cars reached a 21.1% market share in the first three quarters of 2025, bringing plug-in vehicles to 32.1%.

Federal policy is slowing this progress with taxes on electric vehicles, criticized by the president of Auto-suisse. Peter Grünenfelder denounces tax measures as a brake, including an import tax and taxes on electric mobility planned for 2030. This could further complicate the achievement of CO2 reduction targets and increase reluctance to purchase electric vehicles.