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The entrepreneur behind the Microlino electric 'bubble car' is challenging Swiss carbon trading regulations, arguing they unfairly exclude his innovative microcar from financial benefits while rewarding larger, heavier electric vehicles from global manufacturers like Tesla.
Wim Ouboter, creator of the Microlino electric 'bubble car', is contesting Swiss carbon trading regulations, arguing they unfairly exclude his microcar from financial incentives that benefit larger electric vehicles from global rivals.
The Swiss market for new commercial vehicles grew by 6.7% in the first quarter of 2026, marking a recovery from 2025. The surge is particularly strong in heavy commercial vehicles, where a subsidy system has helped push the market share of all-electric models to nearly 27%.
After years of dominating the Swiss electric vehicle market, Tesla sales dropped dramatically in January, with the brand failing to place a single model in the top ten best-sellers. European manufacturers like Škoda, Volvo, and BMW now lead the rankings.
In a significant market shift, Tesla failed to place a single model in the top ten best-selling electric cars in Switzerland last month. European manufacturers like Škoda, Volvo, and BMW now lead the rankings, indicating a major change in consumer preference.
While new electric car registrations in Switzerland increased by 15.6% in 2025 to claim a 22.7% market share, the country is still not on track to meet federal e-mobility targets. The growth comes amid an overall sluggish car market, which saw a 2.1% decline in total new registrations compared to the previous year.
A proposal by the Swiss government to introduce a new tax on electric vehicles is being fiercely contested by most political parties and motoring associations, who argue the move is premature and could stifle the transition to greener transport.
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