Roads in Switzerland are largely funded via tax on fuel. But with electric vehicles set to become the main means of road transport and no equivalent taxes on electricity the government is looking at alternative forms of tax to fund roads, reports 20 Minutes. In more detailed terms some for of charging based on road use is likely. This new system would apply to electric cars while the current system of fuel tax would remain for petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles. More on this:20 Minutes article (in French) – Take a 5 minute French test nowFor more stories like this on Switzerland follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Source: Le News July 02, 2022 14:36 UTC