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LSVA 3 (LSVA III) in Switzerland: Truck Toll 2026 Explained

IMPARGOApril 14, 2025 min

Starting January 1, 2026, Switzerland will launch its new digital toll system LSVA 3 (also called LSVA III) for heavy vehicles over 3.5 tons. This guide explains what’s changing, key deadlines, digital toll options, registration, exemptions, and how IMPARGO helps you manage toll costs efficiently.


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LSVA 3 (LSVA III) Toll in Switzerland

From January 1, 2026, all heavy vehicles over 3.5 tons must comply with the new LSVA III regulations.

LSVA III (Heavy Vehicle Fee III) is Switzerland’s new digital, performance-based toll replacing the outdated LSVA II hardware-based system. It applies to vehicles over 3.5 tons operating within Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

  • Gross vehicle weight
  • Emission class (Euro standard)
  • Kilometers traveled on Swiss roads

Legacy systems like Emotach and LSVA terminals will be fully phased out in favor of digital toll providers.


Timeline for the LSVA III Transition

Key LSVA III Milestones

DateAction
Jan 1, 2025No new Emotach devices issued
Mar 31, 2025Last day to request LSVA ID cards
Apr 1, 2025NMTS manual online toll declaration launches
May 31, 2025All LSVA terminals shut down
Jun–Dec 2025Transition period: adopt NETS, EETS, or NMTS
Jan 1, 2026LSVA III becomes mandatory

LSVA Tariff 2026 & Euro Class Toll Calculator

CategoryEmission ClassCHF/tkm
IEuro 0–53.26
II2.82
IIIEuro 62.39

Example: 18-ton truck, Euro 6, 100 km → 18 × 2.39 × 100 = CHF 43.02

How IMPARGO Helps with LSVA 3 Cost Management

✅ LSVA Calculator

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IMPARGO estimates toll costs across Switzerland and Europe—ideal for transport planners using a TMS with LSVA cost simulation.

✅ Route Optimization

round trip optimization software

Find LSVA-compliant, cost-effective routes by emission class (e.g. Euro 6).

✅ Cloud-Based TMS

full tms solutions for road haulage

One digital logistics platform for planning, dispatching, and transport execution—built to comply with Swiss LSVA rules (and Europe-wide).

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What Is LSVA 3 (LSVA III)? Meaning & Changes

LSVA III is the next generation of Switzerland’s Leistungsabhängige Schwerverkehrsabgabe—a digital toll system for trucks over 3.5 tons operating in Switzerland and Liechtenstein.

  • Gross vehicle weight
  • Emission class (e.g. Euro 6)
  • Kilometers traveled on national roads

LSVA III Toll Payment Methods: NETS, EETS, NMTS

1. NETS – National Electronic Toll Service

  • Ideal for domestic Swiss fleets
  • No hardware required, managed by NATRAS AG
  • More on NETS →

2. EETS – European Electronic Toll Service

  • Recommended for international fleets
  • One OBU device for multiple countries
  • Used via Toll4Europe, Axxès, Telepass
  • EETS Providers →

3. NMTS – National Manual Toll Service

  • Best for occasional use
  • Manual toll declaration online or at customs
  • Available from April 1, 2025
  • Learn more →

How to Register for LSVA III via Swiss ePortal

All vehicle owners—Swiss or foreign—must register via the Swiss Customs ePortal to use LSVA III.

  • UID-registered companies must use their UID
  • Access toll invoices, objections, and exemptions
  • Ensure all data matches vehicle documentation

Exemptions and Refundable Transport Cases

Exempt Vehicles:

  • Military, police, emergency services
  • Agricultural and forestry equipment
  • Electric and vintage vehicles
  • Humanitarian transport (upon request)

Refund-Eligible Cases:

  • Timber transport
  • Milk collection
  • Livestock delivery
  • Unaccompanied combined transport

Submit exemption/refund requests via the Swiss ePortal.


FAQs: LSVA 3 Transition Explained

Is LSVA III mandatory?
Yes – for all vehicles over 3.5 tons starting Jan 1, 2026.

Can I still use Emotach after 2025?
No – it becomes invalid from Jan 1, 2026.

Which system should I choose?

  • NETS – Swiss fleets
  • EETS – international fleets
  • NMTS – occasional users

Does IMPARGO handle registration?
No – but it helps with toll estimates and route optimization.


Prepare your fleet now for LSVA III! With smart routing and toll tools from IMPARGO, your logistics remain cost-effective and future-ready in Switzerland.


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