What is it?
Gross weight describes the permitted total weight of a vehicle.
Where is it found?
Many canton tax formulas use weight values.
Why does it matter for AutoTyp?
AutoTyp uses these values to make Swiss type approval data readable and to prepare supported vehicle tax estimates.
Why does it matter for vehicle tax?
Depending on canton and vehicle category, technical values can affect the tax estimate. AutoTyp shows missing or not-applicable values honestly.
Example
A vehicle can have a gross weight such as 2,350 kg.
Limitations
AutoTyp.ch is not an official government service. Data can be missing, normalized or different by vehicle version.
FAQ
Is AutoTyp data legally binding?
No. AutoTyp uses available Swiss vehicle type data, but it is not an official government service.
Does AutoTyp show owner data?
No. AutoTyp does not provide owner, license plate or VIN lookup.
Can I calculate vehicle tax with it?
For supported cantons, AutoTyp can show a non-binding estimate. The canton invoice remains binding.