Vehicle registration Switzerland
Register, insure and license E-choppers and E-scooters
in Switzerland
In Switzerland, licensing is handled by the cantonal road traffic office. Depending on the speed, you may need no license plate, a yellow one, or a white one. We'll guide you through every step.
At a glance: What do you need?
| Feature | Up to 25 km/h | Up to 45 km/h | 85–125 km/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licensing | Nothing required | Road Traffic Office | Road Traffic Office |
| License plate | None | Yellow | White |
| Driving license | None (from 16 y.o.) | Cat. A1 or B | Cat. A1 |
| Insurance | Not required | Liability required | Liability required |
| Cost / year | — | Approx. CHF 100–200 | Depending on canton |
| Vehicle inspection | None | None for new vehicles | Depending on canton |
Licensing by speed category
Click on your speed category for the corresponding instructions and models.
Up to 25 km/h – No licensing, no insurance, no license plate
Vehicles up to 25 km/h with a maximum of 500 watts are considered light mopeds in Switzerland. You do not need a license plate, insurance, or a driving license (from 16 years of age). Just unbox and drive.
Up to 45 km/h – Yellow license plate from the Road Traffic Office
E-scooters and e-choppers up to 45 km/h are considered small motorcycles. You need liability insurance and a yellow license plate from the cantonal Road Traffic Office. We provide Form 13.20A – no vehicle inspection for initial registration of new vehicles.
85–125 km/h – White license plate with full registration
More powerful models up to 11 kW and 125 cm³ are considered light motorcycles and require full registration with the Road Traffic Office. Depending on the canton, a vehicle inspection (MFK) may be necessary. No CO₂ charges and reduced vehicle tax thanks to electric drive.
All documents from Star-Biker included
Every vehicle comes with a COC document, form 13.20A, invoice, and all vehicle-relevant data. Your insurance company electronically transmits the data to the Road Traffic Office. You don't have to worry about anything – registration is a mere formality.
Frequently Asked Questions about Registration in Switzerland
No. E-scooters up to 25 km/h with a maximum of 500 watts do not require a license plate, insurance, or a driving license in Switzerland (from 16 years old). Between 14 and 16 years old, category M is required.
You take out liability insurance, which electronically transmits your data to the Road Traffic Office. Together with Form 13.20A and the COC document (both of which we supply), you will receive a yellow license plate and the vehicle registration document. No MFK for new vehicles.
Form 13.20A is the official registration application for imported vehicles in Switzerland. It is filled out by the dealer (Star-Biker) and submitted to the Road Traffic Office together with the COC document. We supply it with every vehicle from 45 km/h.
For new vehicles with EU type approval, an MFK is generally not required. For 125cc models, a presentation may be necessary depending on the canton. We will inform you at the time of purchase whether an MFK is due in your canton.
For 25 km/h: No insurance needed. For 45 km/h: approx. CHF 100–200 per year (liability). For 85–125 km/h: correspondingly higher, depending on canton, age, and insurance. Suitable providers: AXA, Mobiliar, Helvetia, Zurich, Vaudoise.
For 25 km/h: None from 16 years old (14–15 years: Cat. M). For 45 km/h: Cat. A1 or car driving license Cat. B. For 85–125 km/h: Cat. A1. Those who have Cat. B after 1.4.2003 can acquire the A1 extension via the PGS.
That depends on the canton. Many cantons levy a heavily reduced or no motor vehicle tax for electric vehicles. No CO₂ taxes and no emissions taxes are incurred.
Helmets are mandatory for vehicles from 45 km/h. For 25 km/h models, there is no legal helmet requirement, but a helmet is recommended for safety reasons.
Registering E-Scooters and E-Choppers in Switzerland – All Rules
The registration of e-scooters and e-choppers in Switzerland is done through the cantonal Road Traffic Office. The effort depends on the speed class – for most models, it is straightforward.
25 km/h: Just ride off
Vehicles up to 25 km/h with a maximum of 500 watts are considered light motorized bicycles. No license plate, no insurance, no driving license required (from 16 years old). Between 14 and 16 years old, Category M is necessary. The simplest entry into e-mobility.
45 km/h: Yellow license plate
E-scooters up to 45 km/h are considered small motorcycles and require a yellow license plate from the Road Traffic Office. For this, you need liability insurance, Form 13.20A, and the COC document. The insurance company electronically transmits the data to the office. No MFK for new vehicles. Driving license Cat. A1 or B. Cost: approx. CHF 100–200/year.
85–125 km/h: White license plate
More powerful e-choppers up to 11 kW and 125 cm³ require a white license plate and full registration. Driving license Cat. A1 required. Depending on the canton, a motor vehicle inspection (MFK) may be necessary. No CO₂ taxes, often reduced motor vehicle tax for e-vehicles.
Form 13.20A: Your registration application
Form 13.20A is the official registration application for imported vehicles in Switzerland. Star-Biker fills it out for you and supplies it with every vehicle from 45 km/h. Together with the COC document, it forms the basis for registration with the Road Traffic Office.
Star-Biker: All inclusive
All Star-Biker vehicles are supplied with a COC document, Form 13.20A, invoice, and all relevant data. Registration with the Road Traffic Office is thus a mere formality. Our team will advise you on questions regarding license plate, insurance, and driving license – free of charge and in person.
Questions about registration
or insurance?
Our team will help you with license plates, insurance, and registration with the Road Traffic Office – free of charge and in person.