How much is car tax in the canton of Solothurn?

It is set by engine size in 100 cc bands, from CHF 172.50 up to 600 cc to CHF 276 at 1,400–1,499 cc, then CHF 15 for each further 100 cc. From 2027 it becomes CHF 0.10 per kg plus CHF 1.15 per kW.

Do electric cars pay car tax in Solothurn?

Not until the end of 2026: electric cars are exempt in the canton of Solothurn. From 2027 they pay the weight part of the new tax, CHF 0.10 per kg, but nothing on power.

Where do you register a used car in the canton of Solothurn?

At the canton's road traffic office (Motorfahrzeugkontrolle), with proof of insurance and the Fahrzeugausweis the seller hands over. The seller keeps the plates, so you bring your own or get new ones.

Cars

Used cars in the canton of Solothurn

Found 3,661 cars

From CHF 500 to CHF 330,000, half under CHF 29,390 · Typically 2023 with 35,000 km · Most listed: Volvo XC60, BMW X1, and Volkswagen Golf. Solothurn still taxes cars on engine size and leaves electric cars exempt. That changes in 2027, when weight and power take over and electric cars start paying on weight, so a heavy electric car bought today will cost more to keep.