How is car tax calculated in the canton of St. Gallen?

From 2026 it is CHF 182 per 1,000 kg of total weight plus CHF 1.27 per kW. Label A gets 50% off and B 25%, in the first year and the three after.

Do electric cars pay car tax in St. Gallen?

Yes, an electric car pays the same weight-and-power formula as any other car in the canton of St. Gallen. Its heavy battery counts in the weight part.

Which older cars pay more car tax in St. Gallen?

Cars in energy label G, with no label or first registered before October 2002 pay 25% more for good, and label F cars 12.5% more. Check the label of an older car before you buy it.

Cars

Used cars in the canton of St. Gallen

Found 9,096 cars

From CHF 575 to CHF 4,500,000, half under CHF 37,400 · Typically 2025 with 15,500 km · Most listed: Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Tiguan, and Porsche 911. Since 2026 St. Gallen taxes a car on its total weight and its power, and electric cars pay the same formula. Efficient cars in energy label A or B get a rebate early on, while older label G cars pay a lasting surcharge.