Charging for apartment buildings in the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
EV charging for underground car parks in the Canton of Appenzell AusserrhodenWith a cantonal subsidy.
Appenzell Ausserrhoden pays CHF 400 for each connected space in existing underground car parks. Before the quote, we check whether your building qualifies.
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- Calculated with the electricity price in the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden: 28.7 ct./kWh
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Data in the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Electric mobility in the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in figures
- Household electricity price 2026
- 28.7ct./kWh
- Median of the grid operators, excluding VAT. 1.0 ct. above the Swiss median (27.7 ct.).
- of passenger cars are electric
- 4.9%
- Switzerland: 5.5%. An EV charger turns solar power into driving power.
- public charging points
- 73
- Around 23 electric cars per public charging point. Most charging happens at home and at work.
- apartment buildings
- 2,386
- 14.5% of residential buildings (Switzerland 22.7%).
- Solar power per person per year
- 1,310kWh
- Switzerland: 866 kWh.
- Solar potential of the roofs per year
- 428GWh
- Used so far: 18.7% (Switzerland 12.8%).
Example: underground car park with 8 electric cars in the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
- Power per car per yeararound 2,700 kWh
- Power for 8 carsaround 21,600 kWh
- Cost with grid power per yeararound CHF 6,200
- Power without load management8 × 11 kW = 88 kW
Guide value, not a quote. Assumptions: 15,000 km per car, 18 kWh per 100 km, electricity price 28.7 ct./kWh excluding VAT. Load management shares the available power across all spaces so the building connection is not overloaded. Billing is per user. More in our guide How much does an EV charger cost?
Calculate it for our car parkSources: ElCom (electricity prices 2026), Swiss Federal Office of Energy (solar potential), Energie Reporter by geoimpact on behalf of SwissEnergy (solar power, electric cars; CC BY 4.0), Federal Statistical Office (Register of Buildings and Dwellings), MeteoSwiss (hail climate), Energy Promotion Ordinance (one-off payment).
EV charging for underground car parks in the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
What applies to your car park in Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Subsidy for underground car parks in Appenzell Ausserrhoden
The canton subsidises basic EV charging infrastructure in existing, non-public underground car parks of buildings with at least three residential units. It pays CHF 400 for each connected space, at most CHF 10,000 per project and at most 40% of the investment. At least three spaces must be connected, and the system needs load management and electricity from renewable sources. The building must have been completed before the end of 2022. Newer buildings are not covered by the programme.
The application before the first step of work
The application goes to the Office for the Environment (Amt für Umwelt) before installation begins. We put it together for you and only start work once it has been submitted. For this, we record all parking spaces, the condition of the main distribution board and the connection capacity available to the property during the site visit. This shows how many charge points can run at the same time and whether the house connection needs to be reinforced.
Owners, tenants and property management
In condominium ownership (STWEG), the owners decide on the shared installation according to the Civil Code and their regulations. In rented properties, the landlord agrees. Because the canton requires load management, the basic installation (backbone wiring) for all spaces is the right first step anyway. Individual wallboxes can be added afterwards, each with its own metering for billing per user.
In owners’ associations, the decision on the installation is often the most time-consuming step. We therefore prepare a quote that can be put to the meeting without further questions, and we set out the subsidy conditions, the cost per space and the sequence of work in writing.
Grid operators in Appenzell Ausserrhoden
The St. Gallisch-Appenzellische Kraftwerke (SAK) supply 14 of the 20 communes at 28.7 ct./kWh. The Elektrizitätswerk Heiden charges 32.8 ct./kWh. The cantonal median is 28.7 ct./kWh, against 27.7 ct./kWh for the Swiss median. Before installation, our electrical installer registers the EV chargers with the relevant utility under the Low-Voltage Installation Ordinance (NIV).
Grid operators
Electricity prices 2026 in the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden
What power from the grid costs is set by your grid operator. It sets what a trip by electric car costs when you charge at home. With power from your own roof you charge for less.Swiss median: 27.7 ct./kWh.
| Grid operator | Communes | ct./kWh |
|---|---|---|
| St. Gallisch-Appenzellische Kraftwerke AG | 14 | 28.7 |
| Elektra Korporation EKW | 1 | 29.0 |
| Elektra Walzenhausen | 1 | 30.5 |
| Elektrizitätswerk Heiden AG | 1 | 32.8 |
| Elektrokorporation Wald - St. Peterzell | 1 | 26.0 |
| Hydrantenkorporation & Elektraversorgung Schönengrund | 1 | 29.5 |
Source: ElCom, Federal Electricity Commission, tariffs 2026.
The free site visit
One appointment at your home. Then you know everything.
A project manager from our team visits you and checks three things. No sales show, no obligation. Afterwards you receive a binding quote with yield, subsidies and payback.
01Roof
Area, orientation, pitch, condition of the roof covering and shading.
02Electrical system
Grid connection, distribution board and space for inverter and battery.
03Your consumption
Electricity bill, car, heating, plans. From this we calculate yield and subsidies.
How your project runs
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Permit and subsidies
We handle the notification procedure, the grid operator and Pronovo.
Installation and commissioning
Our own installers, a fixed date, final inspection with you on the roof.
Step 1 takes one minute. We take care of the rest.
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Cemil B. · October 2026
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Daniel · August 2026
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Frederic L. · September 2025
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29 projects, 718.1 kWp in total. From Zumikon and Lachen we work all over German-speaking Switzerland, most often in the cantons of Zurich, St. Gallen, Schwyz and Aargau.
Canton of Zurich
- Rüti41.1 kWp
- Zürich26.6 kWp
- Zürich6.8 kWp
- Zürich10.9 kWp
- Gossau ZH7.7 kWp
- Zollikerberg17.7 kWp
- Ebmatingen16.9 kWp
- Ebmatingen17 kWp
- Zürich7.5 kWp
- Maur6.9 kWp
- Herrliberg14.8 kWp
- Herrliberg12 kWp
- Meilen17.2 kWp
- Bachs10.2 kWp
Canton of St. Gallen
Canton of Schwyz
Canton of Aargau
- Staffelbach16 kWp
- Reinach AG20.7 kWp
- Berikon19.8 kWp
- Oberkulm20.7 kWp
Canton of Lucerne
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Frequently asked questions
Before you get in touch.
Is the site visit really free?
Yes. The visit and the quote cost you nothing and commit you to nothing. You only decide once you hold the binding quote in your hands.
How much does Appenzell Ausserrhoden pay towards EV charging in the car park?
CHF 400 for each connected space, at most CHF 10,000 per project and at most 40% of the investment. The conditions are at least three spaces and load management.
Does the subsidy in Appenzell Ausserrhoden also apply to new buildings?
No, the building must have been completed before the end of 2022. For newer buildings, we check whether other contributions exist.
When do I submit the application in Appenzell Ausserrhoden?
Before installation starts, to the Office for the Environment (Amt für Umwelt). We prepare the application and only begin installing once it has been submitted.
Must property management allow every tenant an EV charger?
There is no clear legal entitlement. In practice, many property managers agree if the tenant bears the cost and the solution suits the building. A shared solution for all parking spaces is usually cheaper than many individual installations.
Who decides on EV chargers in condominium ownership?
That depends on the regulations and the scope. Work on shared parts such as the supply line and distribution board usually needs a resolution of the owners' meeting. We provide the documents for the vote.
Is the house connection enough for several electric cars?
Often yes, if load management shares out the power. Then not all cars charge at full power at the same time. We calculate whether the connection is enough using the load data of your building.
Which regions do you cover?
All of German-speaking Switzerland. We build most often in the cantons of Zurich, St. Gallen, Schwyz and Aargau. Our locations are in Zumikon ZH and Lachen SZ.
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We come to you. Free of charge.
We check your roof, electrical system and consumption. Afterwards you know what is possible on your roof, what it costs and which subsidies you receive. The binding quote follows within 72 hours.
- Free and with no obligation
- Quote within 72 hours
- Subsidies pre-financed on request
