Heavy vehicle charges (performance-related and lump-sum)

The existing infrastructure for levying the Distance-related Heavy Vehicle Charge (HVC II) will soon reach the end of its life and will be completely renewed. The replacement by the new infrastructure (HVC III) must be completed by the end of 2024.

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Performance-related heavy vehicle charge LSVA

The performance-related heavy vehicle charge is a charge that depends on the total weight, emissions level and kilometres driven in Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein.

It is levied on all motor vehicles and trailers that

• Have a total permissible laden weight of more than 3.5 tonnes
• Are used to transport goods and
• Are registered in Switzerland or abroad and are driven on the Swiss public road network

HVC - General / Rates

HVC for vehicles registered in Switzerland

HVC for vehicles registered abroad

Registration office

Lump-sum heavy vehicle charge PSVA

The charge is levied in the form of a lump sum on heavy motor vehicles for the vehicle types listed below:

• Heavy passenger vehicles
• Heavy campervans, motorhomes and caravans
• Vehicles used for transporting passengers (coaches, buses)
• Tractors and motor carriages
• Motor vehicles for fun fairs and circuses
• Other motor vehicles for the carriage of goods and with a maximum speed of 45 km/h

Lump-sum HVC for vehicles registered in Switzerland
Lump-sum HVC for vehicles registered abroad