Which Swiss municipality has the highest electric car share?

Risch in the Canton of Zug leads the ranking with a BEV share of 20.8%. This means one in five cars in this municipality is fully electric. With 5,478 electric vehicles out of a total of 26,342 passenger cars, Risch is the absolute leader in Switzerland.

What is the average electric car share in Switzerland?

The Swiss average is 5.57% (as of December 31, 2025). This corresponds to 267,179 fully electric vehicles out of a total of 4,797,489 registered passenger cars. The range spans from 20.8% (Risch) to below 0.5% in some rural municipalities.

Why does Canton Zug have so many electric cars?

Canton Zug combines several factors: high average income (over CHF 100,000 per capita), low taxes that attract wealthy residents and international companies, excellent charging infrastructure, and strong environmental awareness. This leads to a high density of premium electric vehicles like Tesla, Porsche Taycan, and Mercedes EQS.

How does Geneva rank in the electric car ranking?

Geneva ranks last among cantons for fully electric vehicles (BEV) at 3.79%. Interestingly, Geneva has the highest plug-in hybrid rate in Switzerland (4.01%). In urban areas with limited charging options, many prefer the flexibility of hybrid vehicles.

Where does the data for this ranking come from?

The data comes from the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO) and covers the electric vehicle inventory by municipality as of December 31, 2025. All registered passenger cars (vehicle category 001) are recorded, sorted by the vehicle owner's place of residence.

What is the difference between BEV, PHEV, and HEV?

BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) are fully electric vehicles without a combustion engine. PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) are hybrid vehicles that can be charged externally. HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle) are hybrid vehicles without external charging capability that only charge while driving.

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