E-cars to suit every wallet: These are the 10 cheapest electric cars in Switzerland

Still relatively young, auto giant Stellantis is becoming an electric pioneer. Almost no other company has such affordable electric vehicles. The Peugeot e-208 starts at 31,050 francs with 136 hp (100 kW) and a range of 346 kilometers. The second, more powerful model has 156 hp (115 kW) and a range of 383 kilometers, but its price starts from 36,950 francs.

Renault was one of the pioneers of e-mobility in 2013 with the Zoe. The electric city car with 135 hp (100 kW) and a range of 385 kilometers was the best-selling electric car in Switzerland for a long time. The competition is now bigger and Zoe, which has been on the market since 2019, is starting to get a little old. This year it will be replaced by the Renault 5 Electric, which will celebrate its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show at the end of the month.

Importer Auto Kunz from Wohlen AG is, as usual, aggressively pricing its Chinese electric vehicles in Switzerland. In fact, the list price of the Chinese E-SUV was to be 35,989 francs. But the importer is currently offering a discount of 6,000 francs, making the JAC e-JS4 the seventh-cheapest electric car in Switzerland and an attractively priced alternative to the competition. Among the many small cars in our popular parade, you’ll get a lot of car for your money with the compact e-JS4.

One in every three Opel Corsas sold is electric. This rate will be increased further thanks to the currently valid jackpot of 3,000 francs. Thanks to the generous discount, the Corsa Electric is also among the top ten cheapest electric cars in Switzerland. The Corsa Electric was recently factory refurbished. In addition to the 136 hp (100 kW) version, it is also available with a more powerful 156 hp (115 kW) unit and a more efficient battery. The long-range GS version now offers a range of up to 405 kilometers.

Like Opel and Peugeot, Fiat belongs to the Stellantis Group. However, an electric version of the iconic 500 was developed before the merger. That’s why there’s Fiat electrical engineering under the sheet metal. The stylish 500e is available with two different batteries with a range of 180 or 320 kilometers. Propulsion is provided by a 95 hp (70 kW) or 118 hp (87 kW) electric motor. The 500e is also available as a convertible or as a three-door with dual opposing doors on the passenger side.

Another model from Stellantis Group. And this Citroën is a direct declaration of war on VW: while the Germans have long been advertising their small electric cars for 25,000 francs, while they are still not in the dealer showroom, the French were faster. And even cheaper. The price of the Citroën ë-C3, an electric mini SUV from France with a length of 4.02 meters and a range of 320 WLTP kilometers, starts from 24,690 francs.

Collaborations bring lower prices to customers. The third cheapest electric car on our list once had a sibling. The Renault Twingo E-Tech Electric shares technology with the Smart EQ Forfour, which is no longer available in Switzerland. An 83 hp (60 kW) electric motor provides propulsion, just like in the Smart EQ Fortwo. However, thanks to its larger battery, Twingo can travel 190 kilometers without needing to be plugged in again. Interesting: Despite the new import tax, the Twingo has not become more expensive – and will be followed in 2026 by a new electric Twingo with round Kuller headlights, visually in the exact original Twingo style.

Dacia had to give up its top spot last year, becoming “only” the second cheapest electric car in Switzerland. But the Romanian budget brand continues to offer basic electric mobility. Spring Electric was designed for the city with a range of 220 kilometers and a length of 3.71 meters. This affordable electric vehicle evokes a sense of adventure with its rugged appearance.

The four-door small car JAC e-JS1 from China, imported and offered for sale by Auto Kunz in Wohlen, is currently the cheapest electric car in Switzerland. With a range of up to 330 kilometers in long-range mode, the tiny electric car with 61 hp (45 kW) definitely offers everyday qualities. But only a few new vehicles are available. But the next delivery from China is on its way. However, the price of these models is 17,689 francs. The reason for this is the new import tax applied to electric cars since January 1.