Glossary
Typenschein in SwitzerlandTypenschein is a common Swiss search term for the type approval value of a vehicle type.Swiss type approvalSwiss type approval describes a vehicle type and is the formal context behind the Swiss Typenschein search term.Swiss vehicle registration documentThe Swiss vehicle registration document contains values that may matter for type approval, vehicle data and canton tax estimates.Master number in Swiss vehicle documentsThe master number is a Swiss administrative term used around vehicle registration and documents.Gross weightGross weight describes the permitted total weight of a vehicle.Curb weightCurb weight describes vehicle weight without full load, depending on source and definition.Engine displacementEngine displacement describes combustion-engine cylinder volume in cubic centimetres.Power in kW and hpPower is often shown in kW in Switzerland; hp is a common comparison unit.CO2 emissionsCO2 values describe emissions in grams per kilometre where available.Energy labelThe energy label classifies vehicles by energy and emission criteria where data exists.Vehicle tax in SwitzerlandVehicle tax is a canton-level charge. Calculation and wording differ by canton.Traffic taxTraffic tax is sometimes used for canton vehicle charges in Switzerland.Motor vehicle taxMotor vehicle tax is another term for canton vehicle taxation.
- Typenschein
- A common Swiss term for a vehicle type approval value.
- Swiss type approval
- A type-level identifier for an approved vehicle variant, usually found in field 24 of the vehicle registration document.
- Vehicle registration document
- The Swiss document that contains the type approval value in field 24.
- Vehicle tax estimate
- A non-binding estimate. The official cantonal assessment remains binding.