Electromobility in Switzerland: future and subsidies
Comparis electromobility overview: find out more about electric vehicles and the advantages and challenges of e-mobility.
Welcome to the world of e-mobility
Electromobility is your car key to a sustainable future. Electric vehicles reduce emissions, air pollution and dependence on fossil fuels.
Electromobility is increasingly important. It represents an increasingly popular and sustainable alternative to petrol and diesel vehicles. Comparis outlines the advantages and challenges of electromobility.
Electromobility: key information at a glance
Partnership with the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE)
Comparis is partnering with the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) and the Drive with the Flow campaign by Energie Schweiz (not available in English). Together we are educating the Swiss public to enable people to make conscious e-mobility decisions.
A journey towards sustainability
Buying an electric car is a big step for many drivers. However, from a financial and ecological point of view, it makes sense for most drivers. Comparis explains what you need to know.
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Supporting e-mobility: how it works
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Advantages of e-mobility
The technology in electric vehicles includes features that make them an attractive choice for environmentally conscious drivers. Here are three major advantages of electric cars:
Climate friendly: electric cars do not generate direct CO₂ emissions and thus do not contribute to air pollution or climate change.
Cost efficient: lower operating costs due to electricity being cheaper than petrol and diesel; less maintenance as electric cars have fewer moving parts (e.g. no engine oil and no spark plugs).
Performance and driving comfort: instant torque for better acceleration, quiet operation and often advanced technology features and driver assistance systems.
Challenges of e-mobility
Electric cars offer many advantages, but there are also challenges that need to be considered as this technology becomes more widely available. Here are three key challenges of e-mobility:
Charging infrastructure: the availability and density of charging stations are not yet sufficient in all countries. However, Switzerland offers a well-developed network.
Battery production and disposal or recycling still represent ecological challenges. Much effort is being invested to reduce the impact on the environment.
Purchase costs: electric cars are often more expensive than comparable petrol or diesel vehicles. Despite lower running costs, the higher purchase price can be a hurdle for buyers.
What are the differences between electric cars?
There are a wide range of different electric car models. Find out more about popular vehicle types here.
Electromobility FAQs
Electromobility refers to the use of electrically powered vehicles that are driven by electric motors and use batteries as energy sources.
These are usually considered more environmentally friendly as they do not emit CO₂ directly. Electric cars are quiet and typically have lower operating costs.
You can charge electric cars from a household socket, a special wallbox or at public charging stations.
Switzerland’s network of public charging stations is growing (link not available in English).
The range varies depending on the model, battery capacity, outside temperature and driving style.
Modern electric cars usually have a range between 200–600km per charge.
Switzerland has various support programmes for the purchase of electric cars. These vary depending on the canton and commune.
Information on subsidy programmes in your area is available on the Energiefranken portal (link not available in English).
Battery production requires a lot of energy.
Lower CO₂ emissions over the entire service life make electric cars more climate-friendly compared to internal combustion engines.
Charging time depends on the vehicle, charging power and battery capacity.
Charging from a household socket can take several hours. Fast charging stations can charge an electric car up to 80% in 30 minutes.
Switzerland has a well-developed network of charging stations and it’s growing to meet increasing demand.
Click here for an overview of charging stations from our partner Energie Schweiz (link not available in English).
Batteries can be recycled or repurposed for stationary energy storage. There are established recycling programmes for vehicle batteries in Switzerland.
Yes, electric cars must meet strict safety standards. In addition, they usually have modern assistance systems and safety technologies that support you as a driver.
Crash tests show that electric cars are just as safe as petrol or diesel vehicles.