Charging for apartment buildings in the Canton of Bern
EV charging for underground car parks in the Canton of BernSubsidy from ten spaces.
The Canton of Bern subsidises basic infrastructure in existing multi-tenant buildings from ten parking spaces. We check whether your project qualifies.
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- Calculated with the electricity price in the Canton of Bern: 29.3 ct./kWh
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Data in the Canton of Bern
Electric mobility in the Canton of Bern in figures
- Household electricity price 2026
- 29.3ct./kWh
- Median of the grid operators, excluding VAT. 1.6 ct. above the Swiss median (27.7 ct.).
- of passenger cars are electric
- 5.2%
- Switzerland: 5.5%. An EV charger turns solar power into driving power.
- public charging points
- 1,841
- Around 17 electric cars per public charging point. Most charging happens at home and at work.
- apartment buildings
- 57,006
- 23.9% of residential buildings (Switzerland 22.7%).
- Solar power per person per year
- 943kWh
- Switzerland: 866 kWh.
- Solar potential of the roofs per year
- 9,136GWh
- Used so far: 11.2% (Switzerland 12.8%).
Example: underground car park with 8 electric cars in the Canton of Bern
- Power per car per yeararound 2,700 kWh
- Power for 8 carsaround 21,600 kWh
- Cost with grid power per yeararound CHF 6,330
- 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 29.3 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 Bern
What applies to your car park in the Canton of Bern
Subsidy for underground car parks in the Canton of Bern
The cantonal energy subsidy programme pays CHF 250 for each connected parking space for the basic infrastructure in existing multi-tenant buildings. The conditions are at least ten equipped parking spaces, load management and an application before construction starts. The subsidy is at most 35% of the installation cost, and the parking spaces must have been approved before 1 January 2023. The programme therefore does not apply to new buildings or to smaller car parks. For smaller systems, we check offers from the commune and the energy supplier.
Application first, installation afterwards
Because the application must arrive before the first step of work, we start with the application. We record the parking spaces, agree with the property management which of them will be equipped, and plan the load management so that it meets the canton’s conditions. Only then do our own installers start the installation.
Condominium ownership and rented properties
In condominium ownership (STWEG), the owners decide according to the Civil Code and their regulations. In rented properties, the landlord agrees. Property managers appreciate a document that shows the shared basic installation and the individual wallboxes separately. This way the owners see what everyone shares and what falls only on the parties with their own vehicle.
Even for systems below the ten-space limit, the basic installation for all spaces is worthwhile. The cables are laid once, and more wallboxes can be added later without new groundwork. During the site visit we clarify how many spaces the system should cover and how the load management will be designed.
Grid operators and metering
BKW supplies 210 of the 295 communes in Bern. There are also others, among them the cooperative Elektra Jegenstorf and the Industrielle Betriebe Interlaken. The cantonal median for households is 29.3 ct./kWh, above the Swiss median of 27.7 ct./kWh. Each utility may set its own connection conditions. We register the system with the responsible grid operator and measure consumption per charge point for billing.
Grid operators
Electricity prices 2026 in the Canton of Bern
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.
| Commune | Grid operator | ct./kWh |
|---|---|---|
| Bern | Energie Wasser Bern | 33.3 |
| Biel/Bienne | Energie Service Biel/Bienne (ESB) | 29.5 |
| Thun | Energie Thun AG | 29.3 |
| Köniz | BKW Energie AG | 28.1 |
| Ostermundigen | BKW Energie AG | 27.7 |
| Burgdorf | Localnet AG | 31.9 |
| Steffisburg | NetZulg AG | 29.9 |
| Lyss | Evolon AG | 34.0 |
| Langenthal | IB Langenthal AG | 30.4 |
| Muri bei Bern | BKW Energie AG | 27.7 |
| Spiez | BKW Energie AG | 27.7 |
| Münsingen | InfraWerkeMünsingen (IWM) | 31.9 |
| Belp | Energie Belp AG | 36.3 |
| Worb | BKW Energie AG | 28.2 |
| Zollikofen | BKW Energie AG | 27.7 |
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
Request
Tell us briefly about your building and your goal. Online or by phone.
Site visit
We check your roof, electrical system and consumption at your home. Free of charge.
Quote in 72 hours
Binding and transparent, with yield, subsidies and payback.
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.
Google reviews
What our customers say about us.
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Unabridged and unedited, straight from our Google profile. The reviews are in German.
All reviews on GoogleWir sind sehr zufrieden mit unserer Wallbox für unser E-Auto.
Cemil B. · October 2026
Wir können Solarinnovation.ch und insbesondere Jordan für seine kompetente Beratung und perfekte Umsetzung als zuverlässigen Partner für nachhaltige Energielösungen aus einer Hand von Herzen weiterempfehlen. Er hat uns mit seinem umfangreichen Fachwissen von der ersten Beratung bis und mit der Umsetzung kompetent begleitet. Er hat alle Fragen immer verständlich erklärt. Wir sind mit der Indach-Solaranlage, kombiniert mit einem Speicher sehr zufrieden.
Daniel · August 2026
Die SolarInnovation GmbH hat mich durch ihre sehr flexible und kompetente Beratung und Arbeitsausführung sehr überzeugt!
Frederic L. · September 2025
Eine sehr seriöses Firma. Danke Aulson, Danke Jorden.
Alex I. · August 2025
Top Service und super Beratung! Unsere Solaranlage am linken Zürichseeufer läuft perfekt, produziert mehr Strom als erwartet und sieht auch noch toll aus. Absolut empfehlenswert!
Marc W. · August 2025
Built near you.
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
Canton of Zug
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.
From how many parking spaces does the Canton of Bern give a subsidy for the car park?
From ten equipped parking spaces in an existing multi-tenant building. The subsidy is CHF 250 per parking space, at most 35% of the installation cost.
Does the Bern subsidy apply to new buildings?
No, the parking spaces must have been approved before 1 January 2023. The application must also be submitted before construction starts.
What happens in the Canton of Bern with small car parks of fewer than ten spaces?
The cantonal subsidy does not apply. We check whether the commune or energy supplier offers anything, and we still plan the system with load management.
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
