Charging for apartment buildings in the Canton of Zurich
EV charging for underground car parks in the Canton of ZurichProgramme to end of 2026.
The Canton of Zurich subsidises the basic installation until the end of 2026 with CHF 500 per space, but the funds are almost used up. We clarify this before the quote.
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- Calculated with the electricity price in the Canton of Zurich: 24.8 ct./kWh
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Data in the Canton of Zurich
Electric mobility in the Canton of Zurich in figures
- Household electricity price 2026
- 24.8ct./kWh
- Median of the grid operators, excluding VAT. 2.9 ct. below the Swiss median (27.7 ct.).
- of passenger cars are electric
- 7.0%
- Switzerland: 5.5%. An EV charger turns solar power into driving power.
- public charging points
- 2,508
- Around 23 electric cars per public charging point. Most charging happens at home and at work.
- apartment buildings
- 77,814
- 34.0% of residential buildings (Switzerland 22.7%).
- Solar power per person per year
- 497kWh
- Switzerland: 866 kWh.
- Solar potential of the roofs per year
- 7,291GWh
- Used so far: 11.5% (Switzerland 12.8%).
Example: underground car park with 8 electric cars in the Canton of Zurich
- Power per car per yeararound 2,700 kWh
- Power for 8 carsaround 21,600 kWh
- Cost with grid power per yeararound CHF 5,360
- 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 24.8 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 Zurich
What applies to your car park in the Canton of Zurich
Charging infrastructure subsidy programme until the end of 2026
Until the end of 2026 at the latest, the Canton of Zurich subsidises the basic installation for EV chargers, meaning connections, distribution and load management. For private parking spaces, the subsidy is CHF 500 per space up to 15 spaces and CHF 300 from the 16th space. The electricity must come 100% from renewable sources, and from two parking spaces load management is required. According to the canton, the funds of CHF 50 million are almost used up.
Application and remaining funds
The application must arrive before installation starts, through the portal of the buildings programme (Gebäudeprogramm). Because funds are scarce, we first check whether a subsidy is still possible for your project. Only once that is clear do we present the quote and begin installation. If no subsidy can be expected any more, we calculate without one and check offers from the commune and the energy supplier.
Condominium ownership and rented properties
In condominium ownership (STWEG), the owners decide according to the Civil Code and their regulations, and in rented properties the landlord agrees. The basic installation is the part that the cantonal programme supports, and the wallboxes follow as needed. Load management shares the available power between the vehicles, and each charge point is metered separately.
Even without a subsidy, the planning stays the same. The basic installation for all parking spaces is built once, wallboxes are added as needed, and each charge point measures its consumption for billing per user. Planning, installation with our own installers and commissioning are all handled by us, from one source.
EKZ and other utilities
EKZ supplies 131 of 160 communes at 24.1 ct./kWh. The cantonal median is 24.8 ct./kWh, below the Swiss median of 27.7 ct./kWh. Our electrical installer registers the system with the grid operator before installation. The grid operator may set conditions on connection capacity, which we take into account in the load management.
Grid operators
Electricity prices 2026 in the Canton of Zurich
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Zurich | Elektrizitätswerk der Stadt Zürich | 24.8 |
| Winterthur | Stadtwerk Winterthur | 30.5 |
| Uster | ENERGIE USTER AG | 28.6 |
| Dübendorf | Glattwerk AG | 26.3 |
| Dietikon | Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich (EKZ) | 24.1 |
| Wetzikon | Stadtwerke Wetzikon | 30.1 |
| Wädenswil | Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich (EKZ) | 24.1 |
| Horgen | Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich (EKZ) | 24.1 |
| Bülach | Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich (EKZ) | 24.1 |
| Kloten | Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich (EKZ) | 24.1 |
| Opfikon | Energie Opfikon AG | 26.4 |
| Schlieren | Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich (EKZ) | 24.1 |
| Regensdorf | Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich (EKZ) | 24.1 |
| Adliswil | Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich (EKZ) | 24.1 |
| Volketswil | Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich (EKZ) | 24.1 |
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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Quote in 72 hours
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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.
Google reviews
What our customers say about us.
5.0
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
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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
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.
How much does the Canton of Zurich pay for the basic installation in an underground car park?
CHF 500 per parking space up to 15 spaces, CHF 300 from the 16th space. The programme runs until the end of 2026 at the latest, and according to the canton the funds are almost used up.
From what point does an underground car park in Zurich need load management for the subsidy?
From two parking spaces. In addition, the electricity must come 100% from renewable sources.
When do I apply for the subsidy in the Canton of Zurich?
Before installation starts, through the portal of the buildings programme (Gebäudeprogramm). We first check whether a subsidy is still possible for your project.
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
