Total Vehicles
EV in Fleet
Largest Canton
Fleet Growth
Top 10 Cantons by Fleet Size
Fleet Growth 2011-2026
All Cantons – Vehicle Fleet
| Canton | Vehicles | Share | Distribution |
|---|
Source: Swiss federal authorities (roads & statistics) via swisscarinfo.ch – Snapshot: 2026-10-01
2026 YTD Registrations
Full Year 2025
Top Canton 2026
EV Share 2025
New Registrations by Canton (2026 YTD)
Annual Registrations 2011-2025
All Cantons – New Registrations 2026 YTD
| Canton | Registrations | Share | Distribution |
|---|
Source: Swiss federal authorities (roads & statistics) via swisscarinfo.ch – Period: 01.01.2026-30.09.2026
EVs in Swiss Fleet
New EV Reg. 2025
EV Growth (YoY)
Top EV Canton
EV Fleet Growth 2011-2026
EV Share in New Registrations (%)
EV Fleet by Canton (2026)
| Canton | EV Count | EV Fleet Share | Distribution |
|---|
Source: Swiss federal authorities (roads & statistics) via swisscarinfo.ch – Snapshot: 2026-10-01
Sep 2026 Transactions
Owner Changes
New Registrations
Deregistrations
Market Activity – Sep 2026 Breakdown
Annual Registrations vs EV Share
New Registrations Historical Trend
| Year | Total Registrations | EV Registrations | EV Share |
|---|
Source: Swiss federal authorities (roads & statistics) via swisscarinfo.ch – Data as of October 2026
Passenger Cars on Road
Per 1,000 Inhabitants
Fleet Trend (5yr)
New Reg. 2026 YTD
Passenger Car Fleet 2011–2026
Cars per 1,000 Inhabitants
New Passenger Car Registrations by Year
Passenger Cars as % of All New Registrations
Of all vehicles newly registered each year, what share are passenger cars (vs. trucks, vans, motorcycles, buses)
Passenger Cars by Canton — as of 01.10.2026
| Canton | Count | Per 1,000 inh. | % of Canton Fleet | % of Swiss Total | Trend 2021–2026 |
|---|
Fleet History — Annual Snapshot
| Snapshot | Count | Share of Total Fleet | Per 1,000 inh. |
|---|
Top Brands — Fleet (01.10.2026) & New Registrations 2026
Fleet Share by Brand
New Registrations 2026 by Brand
| # | Brand | Fleet Share | Recent trend (since 2024) | New Reg. 2026 Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VW | 12.6% | 10.9% | 10.9% |
| 2 | Mercedes-Benz | 7.70% | 7.98% | 8.11% |
| 3 | BMW | 7.50% | 8.64% | 7.99% |
| 4 | Audi | 6.79% | 7.49% | 6.64% |
| 5 | Skoda | 6.17% | 9.41% | 9.25% |
| 6 | Toyota | 4.95% | 5.81% | 5.75% |
| 7 | Ford | 3.86% | 2.47% | — |
| 8 | Renault | 3.66% | 3.43% | 3.61% |
| 9 | Opel | 3.43% | 1.44% | — |
| 10 | Peugeot | 2.95% | 2.11% | 2.18% |
| 11 | Volvo | 2.88% | 3.67% | 3.75% |
| 12 | Seat | 2.84% | 1.34% | — |
| 13 | Hyundai | 2.79% | 3.63% | 2.97% |
| 14 | Fiat | 2.69% | 1.06% | — |
| 15 | Suzuki | 2.40% | 1.80% | — |
| — | Dacia | — | — | 3.20% |
| — | Tesla | — | — | 3.06% |
| — | Cupra | — | — | 2.95% |
| — | BYD | — | — | 2.64% |
| — | KIA | — | — | 2.63% |
Fleet share: all passenger cars on road. Recent trend: share among vehicles first registered since 2024. New Reg. 2026: Jan–Sep 2026.
Composition of the Swiss Fleet — 7,135,253 vehicles (01.10.2026)
Fleet by Vehicle Type
Fuel Mix — Passenger Cars
| Vehicle Type | Count | Fleet Share |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Cars | 4,871,638 | 68.3% |
| Motorcycles & two-wheelers | 811,057 | 11.4% |
| Trailers | 494,473 | 6.9% |
| Light commercial vehicles | 456,922 | 6.4% |
| Agricultural vehicles | 198,300 | 2.8% |
| Other types | 302,863 | 4.2% |
Other Fleet Segments — share of total 7,135,253 vehicles
Electric Vehicles
Hybrid (HEV)
Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)
Diesel
Petrol
Motorcycles
New Registrations — Passenger Car Share by Canton (2026 YTD)
Passenger cars as % of all new vehicle registrations in each canton (Jan–Sep 2026)
Passenger Car Share of New Registrations by Canton (%)
| Rank | Canton | Passenger Car Share |
|---|
* Appenzell Inner Rhodes (97.4%) stays in the table but is excluded from ranking commentary — it concentrates vehicles of importers and leasing companies domiciled there.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many passenger cars are there in Switzerland?
As of 01.10.2026, Switzerland has 4,871,638 passenger cars on the road, or 68.3% of the 7,135,253 registered vehicles.
Which canton has the most passenger cars per inhabitant?
Jura leads with 665.4 passenger cars per 1,000 inhabitants, against 533.8 on average in Switzerland. In absolute terms, Zurich has the most: 755,819.
How is the number of passenger cars changing?
As of 01.01.2026 there are 4,798,543 passenger cars, against 4,655,521 on 01.01.2021: a change of +3.1%.
Which canton has the highest share of passenger cars among its new registrations?
Zug leads with 74.9%, ahead of the lowest-ranked canton, Geneva, at 55.9%.
Where does this data come from?
From the federal vehicle register (FEDRO), data as of 01.10.2026. Register vehicle type “passenger car”: at most 9 seats including the driver, up to 3.5 t. Heavy passenger cars over 3.5 t are not counted (867 vehicles). Source aggregated by SwissCarInfo.
Source: Swiss federal authorities via swisscarinfo.ch/en/segment/cars — Snapshot: 01.10.2026