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.
Table of Contents
- LSVA 3 (LSVA III) Toll in Switzerland
- Timeline for the LSVA III Transition
- LSVA Tariff 2026 & Euro Class Toll Calculator
- How IMPARGO Helps with LSVA 3 Compliance
- What Is LSVA 3 (LSVA III)? Meaning & Changes
- LSVA III Toll Payment Methods: NETS, EETS, NMTS
- How to Register for LSVA III via Swiss ePortal
- Exemptions and Refundable Transport Cases
- FAQs: LSVA 3 Transition Explained
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LSVA III (Heavy Vehicle Fee III) is Switzerland’s new digital, performance-based toll replacing the outdated LSVA II hardware-based system.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
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 | No new Emotach devices issued |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Last day to request LSVA ID cards |
| Apr 1, 2025 | NMTS manual online toll declaration launches |
| May 31, 2025 | All LSVA terminals shut down |
| Jun–Dec 2025 | Transition period: adopt NETS, EETS, or NMTS |
| Jan 1, 2026 | LSVA III becomes mandatory |
LSVA Tariff 2026 & Euro Class Toll Calculator
| Category | Emission Class | CHF/tkm |
|---|---|---|
| I | Euro 0–5 | 3.26 |
| II | – | 2.82 |
| III | Euro 6 | 2.39 |
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
IMPARGO estimates toll costs across Switzerland and Europe—ideal for transport planners using a TMS with LSVA cost simulation.
✅ Route Optimization
Find LSVA-compliant, cost-effective routes by emission class (e.g. Euro 6).
✅ Cloud-Based TMS
One digital logistics platform for planning, dispatching, and transport execution—built to comply with Swiss LSVA rules (and Europe-wide).
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.
