Electric vehicles gain ground in Swiss market as one-third of new cars are plug-ins

Switzerland has achieved a significant milestone in its transition to electric mobility, with one-third of all new vehicles registered in July 2025 featuring a plug-in capability. This remarkable achievement underscores the country's commitment to sustainable transportation and positions Switzerland among Europe's leaders in electric vehicle adoption.

The Swiss automotive market demonstrated resilience in July 2025, with 19,629 new passenger cars registered across Switzerland and Liechtenstein, marking a 6.5% increase from the previous year. However, Auto-Suisse notes that this growth partially reflects administrative carryover from June registrations. The year-to-date performance shows a 4.9% decline, a more significant drop compared to neighboring countries.

Pure electric vehicles continue to gain significant traction in the Swiss market, with 4,083 new registrations in July representing a 20.8% market share. This impressive figure is complemented by 2,406 plug-in hybrid vehicles, which captured an additional 12.3% of the market. The combined plug-in vehicle share of 33.1% represents a 6.1% increase compared to July 2024, demonstrating strong momentum in Switzerland's electric mobility transition.

With plug-in vehicles maintaining a 31% market share through the first seven months of 2025, Switzerland appears well-positioned to continue its strong electric mobility adoption. This trend aligns with the country's environmental goals and reflects growing consumer confidence in electric vehicle technology. The sustained growth in both pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles suggests a fundamental shift in Swiss consumer preferences toward more sustainable transportation options.