Geneva has invested heavily in EV charging infrastructure. With over 200 public charging points across the canton, finding a place to charge your electric car while parked is increasingly straightforward.
Best Car Parks with EV Charging in Geneva
Parking Rive (Q-Park)
Points
12
Speed
22kW AC
Cost
CHF 0.45/kWh
Most central car park with good charger availability.
Geneva Airport P1
Points
24
Speed
22kW + 50kW DC
Cost
CHF 0.50/kWh
Best option if flying. Charge while you travel.
Centre Balexert
Points
20
Speed
22kW AC
Cost
Free while shopping
Free charging with shopping. Use EasyPark app.
Parking Cornavin
Points
8
Speed
11kW AC
Cost
CHF 0.40/kWh
Slower but cheap. Good for long stays.
P+R Bernex
Points
6
Speed
22kW AC
Cost
Included in CHF 5/day
Excellent value. Charge and take the tram.
IKEA Vernier
Points
30
Speed
22kW AC
Cost
Free with IKEA visit
Large capacity. On outskirts, near motorway.
Charging Networks in Geneva
Geneva's public charging infrastructure is fragmented across multiple networks. The main ones are:
- SIG (Services Industriels de Genève): The city's own network, with the most points across the canton. Download the SIG e-drive app for live availability.
- Socar Energy: Operates many of the car park-integrated chargers. Uses the Socar app or contactless card.
- EasyPark: Aggregator app that works across multiple networks. Good for occasional users who do not want multiple apps.
- Tesla Supercharger: Geneva has several Tesla Supercharger stations, including near the airport and in Vernier.
Cost of EV Charging vs Fuel in Geneva
At CHF 0.45/kWh (public AC charging), a 60kWh EV battery costs approximately CHF 27 for a full charge. That typically gives 300-400km of range in normal Swiss conditions. A comparable petrol fill of 45 litres at CHF 1.85/litre costs CHF 83.
EV driving is significantly cheaper per kilometre in Switzerland, even at public charging rates. Home charging overnight (domestic tariff CHF 0.20-0.25/kWh) is even cheaper, bringing the full charge cost to CHF 12-15.