Switzerland has made the decision to cancel the tax exemption for electric vehicles (EVs) starting in 2024. The announcement came from the Swiss Federal Council, stating that EVs will be subject to a 4 percent import duty, just like other vehicles. The council believes that the incentive of tax exemption is no longer necessary due to the rapid increase in EV adoption in recent years and the convergence of prices. The decision to end the tax exemption is expected to generate additional revenue for the government, addressing tax receipt shortages and bolstering the country’s motorway and urban transportation fund. The council estimates that the change will bring in an extra CHF 2 billion to CHF 3 billion in revenue between 2024 and 2030.
The increase in EV imports in Switzerland has been significant, with a nearly sixfold increase between 2018 and 2022. This upward trend continued in the first half of this year, with around 30,400 EVs imported, marking a 66 percent increase from the same period in the previous year. While the council sees this as a positive sign of EV adoption, not everyone is pleased with the policy change. Critics argue that the incentives provided by tax exemptions have played a crucial role in accelerating EV adoption worldwide. Despite the differing opinions, the Swiss government is optimistic about the change and expects it to have a positive impact on revenue in the coming years.
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