Switzerland will launch a national programme in 2026 to support the installation of charging infrastructure for electric trucks, committing 20 million Swiss francs ($21.5 million) to promote the transition to cleaner freight transport. The scheme will be managed by the Swiss Commercial Vehicle Association (ASTAG) and will run through 2030.
The initiative, titled “Electric Truck Charging Infrastructure,” will provide financial assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with fewer than 250 employees. Applications open on January 1, 2026, and eligible companies will be able to receive up to 40 percent of the costs associated with planning, grid connection, cabling, and charging equipment. The programme aims to help smaller logistics operators invest in electric truck fleets, given the high upfront costs of electrification despite toll exemptions that currently make electric trucks financially attractive in Switzerland.
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“Fleet electrification must be possible for everyone, otherwise the industry risks consolidation at the expense of Switzerland’s SME landscape – something we must and will prevent,” said Thierry Burkart, President of ASTAG’s Central Committee and Member of the Council of States. He added that the funding would help ensure a “rapid yet sector-compatible decarbonisation of the road transport industry.”
Switzerland currently leads Europe in electric truck adoption. According to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), 19 percent of newly registered trucks in the country since the beginning of the year have been electric, the highest share across the continent.
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ASTAG, in cooperation with EBP Schweiz, will oversee the programme’s implementation, including the approval of applications, monitoring, and communications. The association anticipates around 150 applications covering approximately 600 electric trucks, which could result in annual emissions reductions of nearly 40,000 tonnes of CO₂ equivalents.
The funding initiative, established under Article 6 of the Swiss Climate and Innovation Act (KlG), underscores Switzerland’s broader commitment to decarbonising transport while ensuring equitable access to clean mobility infrastructure across the country’s logistics sector.