# LSVA (performance-related heavy vehicle charge)

*Last updated: 2026-06-26*

> The performance-related heavy vehicle charge (LSVA) is a Swiss federal levy on heavy goods vehicles, collected by the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (BAZG).

The performance-related heavy vehicle charge (LSVA) is a Swiss federal levy on heavy goods vehicles, collected by the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (BAZG). In plain terms: anyone driving heavy trucks on Swiss roads pays a charge based on the kilometres travelled.

It applies to domestic and foreign motor vehicles and trailers with a permissible total weight of more than 3.5 tonnes used for the carriage of goods. The amount is calculated from the kilometres driven within the Swiss customs territory (including the Principality of Liechtenstein), the relevant total weight and the vehicle's emission class (EURO category). For professionals (hauliers, freight forwarders, transport companies): mileage is recorded via an on-board recording device; with the "LSVA III" system renewal, vehicle keepers must register with a NETS or EETS provider (transition by the end of 2025). Revenue from the LSVA and the flat-rate heavy vehicle charge (PSVA) – around CHF 1.8 billion per year – goes two thirds to the federal government and one third to the cantons.

Distinction: the LSVA is a traffic levy and not part of the goods declaration or customs clearance – it is charged independently of the Passar goods-traffic system (or e-dec), but by the same authority (BAZG); administration runs through the ePortal with the corresponding business-partner role. Not to be confused with the flat-rate heavy vehicle charge (PSVA) for certain vehicle categories. Related terms: BAZG, PSVA, ePortal, business-partner role, DaziT. Status: June 2026.

**Source:** BAZG (bazg.admin.ch): Schwerverkehrsabgabe LSVA – Übersicht; FAQ LSVA III; Verkehrsabgaben. Stand: Juni 2026.

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | LSVA (performance-related heavy vehicle charge) |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 239 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-26 |
| Source | BAZG (bazg.admin.ch): Schwerverkehrsabgabe LSVA – Übersicht; FAQ LSVA III; Verkehrsabgaben. Stand: Juni 2026. |

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