How is car tax calculated in Basel-Stadt?

CHF 1.25 per 10 kg of empty weight plus CHF 1.60 per g/km of CO₂. A car of 1,480 kg emitting 168 g/km pays CHF 453.80.

Do electric cars pay car tax in Basel-Stadt?

They pay the weight part only, halved. The rebate runs for at most ten years from 2018, and only while electric cars stay under 5% of the canton's fleet.

Is a car bought across the border from Basel an import?

Yes, a car bought in Germany or France pays the 4% automobile tax and 8.1% VAT at customs, with no duty. A car on Swiss plates bought from a Swiss seller pays neither.

Cars

Used cars in the canton of Basel-Stadt

Found 865 cars

From CHF 1,800 to CHF 499,000, half under CHF 35,900 · Typically 2025 with 4,000 km · Most listed: Opel Corsa, Volvo XC60, and Volkswagen Golf. In the city canton of Basel-Stadt, car tax combines empty weight with CO₂ emissions, so a thirsty car pays clearly more. Electric cars pay only half the weight part, under a rebate that is limited in time.