Switzerland Surpasses 18,000 Public EV Charging Points

Switzerland continues to strengthen its electric vehicle infrastructure, with more than 18,000 publicly accessible charging points now available across the country.

According to the Swiss Federal Office of Energy, there were 18,284 charging points operating at 8,535 locations nationwide as of April 2026. On average, each charging location offers just over two charging points.

Canton of Zurich leads the country in total charging infrastructure, with 2,692 public charging points. It is followed by Canton of Bern with 1,891 charging points and Canton of Vaud with 1,590.

Smaller cantons reported significantly fewer public charging facilities. Appenzell Innerrhoden recorded only 31 charging points, while Appenzell Ausserrhoden had 77 and Obwalden had 109.

The report also highlighted major differences in charging point usage across Switzerland. Canton of Zug showed the highest concentration of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) per charging point, with 53 EVs sharing each public charger.

Canton of Thurgau followed with 27 BEVs per charging point, while Appenzell Ausserrhoden recorded 24.

In contrast, Graubünden had the lowest pressure on infrastructure, with only six battery electric vehicles sharing each public charging station.

The expansion of Switzerland’s charging network reflects the country’s growing shift toward sustainable mobility and cleaner transportation technologies, although regional disparities in infrastructure remain a challenge.

Direct Train Between Switzerland and London Moves Closer After Rail Agreement.

Plans for a direct high-speed train connecting Switzerland and London have moved closer to reality after a major cooperation agreement between leading European rail operators.

Swiss Federal Railways, SNCF Voyageurs, and Eurostar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the feasibility of launching a direct rail service between Switzerland and the UK.

The agreement focuses on studying timetables, operational planning, and technical requirements needed to operate a seamless cross-border rail connection. Officials say this marks a significant step toward turning the long-discussed idea into a practical transport service.

If implemented, the route could allow passengers to travel between Swiss cities such as Zurich and Geneva directly to London without changing trains in Paris or Brussels. Early projections suggest journey times of around 5.5 to 6 hours, making rail travel a strong competitor to short-haul flights.

Transport experts say the project is part of a broader European effort to expand sustainable travel options and reduce carbon emissions. Rail travel is widely considered more environmentally friendly than air travel, with significantly lower CO₂ output per passenger.

However, the project still faces major challenges, including regulatory approvals, border control procedures, and technical requirements for Channel Tunnel operations. Experts say full implementation is unlikely before the 2030s.

Despite the hurdles, the agreement signals growing political and industrial support for expanding high-speed rail connectivity across Europe.

Direct Train Between Switzerland and London Moves Closer to Reality

Plans for a direct train connection between Switzerland and London have taken an important step forward after a new agreement was signed between Swiss Federal Railways, SNCF Voyageurs, and Eurostar.

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) confirmed that a memorandum of understanding (MoU) has now been signed with the French rail operators to support the future development of a direct Switzerland-to-London rail service.

The agreement follows an earlier cooperation deal signed in March between SBB and SNCF Voyageurs. Railway officials described the newly signed MoU as a major milestone for the international transport project.

According to Swiss Federal Railways, the next phase will focus on studying possible timetables, operational concepts, and technical requirements needed to launch the direct train service.

Any future direct rail connection between Switzerland and London would travel through France before crossing the English Channel using Eurostar’s existing infrastructure. Eurostar has operated international rail services between continental Europe and the United Kingdom for more than 30 years.

Transport experts believe the proposed route could provide a faster, greener, and more convenient alternative to short-haul flights between Switzerland and the UK. The project also supports Europe’s growing focus on sustainable travel and environmentally friendly transportation systems.

Although no official launch date has been announced, the latest agreement brings the long-discussed Switzerland-London direct rail connection one step closer to becoming a reality.