Electric or petrol car in Switzerland: which is cheaper?
Electric "is cheaper to run", they say. By how much, in Switzerland?
Cost per kilometre
- Electric: ~17 kWh/100 km × 0.277 CHF ≈ 4.7 CHF/100 km
- Petrol: ~6.5 L/100 km × 1.90 CHF ≈ 12.4 CHF/100 km
- Diesel: ~5.5 L × 2.10 CHF ≈ 11.6 CHF/100 km
So two to three times cheaper per km — especially charging at home.
🔋 Compare with YOUR mileageAnnual savings and over 10 years →Example (15,000 km/yr)
| Electric (energy) | ≈ 720 CHF |
| Petrol (fuel) | ≈ 1,860 CHF |
| Annual saving | ≈ 1,140 CHF |
Energy isn't everything
Factor in purchase price (higher), maintenance (often lower), insurance and resale. And charging cost depends on your local tariff.
⚡ Electricity price where you live?By municipality + bill estimate →⚠️ Informative article, not financial or tax advice. Rates and rules change; check your situation with a professional or official sources.