More And More Electric Cars On Swiss Roads

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Swiss motorists' enthusiasm for electric vehicles remained undiminished in October. The number of new electric vehicles on Swiss roads soared by nearly 60% year-on-year. This content was published on November 10, 2026 - 11:31 1 minute Keystone-SDA

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During the month under review, 26,219 new motor vehicles were registered in Switzerland, representing a 4% year-on-year increase, according to figures from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) published on Tuesday.

In total, 19,026 passenger cars were registered, also representing a 4% increase. The shift away from internal combustion engine vehicles continued. The number of petrol and diesel cars, including standard hybrids, fell by 13% and 25% respectively. Plug-in hybrids remained stable (-1%). By contrast, the number of electric cars soared by 59%.

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