From October 1, 2024, a liquid tax will be levied on e-cigarettes in Switzerland, depending on the type of product:
- CHF 1.- per milliliter for disposable e-cigarettes such as Elfbar , regardless of the nicotine content.
- CHF 0.20 per milliliter for liquid pods and refillable liquids with nicotine.
- Nicotine-free pods and liquid bottles are exempt from the tax.
Elfbar price increases in Switzerland
Because of the liquid tax, the prices for Elfbar E-cigarettes and liquids in Switzerland are increasing in some cases significantly. Using the following examples, we will show you what price increases you can expect.
- Elfbar Disposable Vapes : CHF 11.90 instead of 9.90
- Elfbar Pods : CHF 10.90 instead of 9.90
- Elfbar Liquid : CHF 7.90 instead of 5.90
- Elfbar Pod Systems : No tax, as no liquid
Will the tax on Elfbars continue to rise in the future?
There are indications that taxation could increase further, especially if health policy measures to reduce nicotine consumption are strengthened. However, the current focus is on the newly introduced liquid tax, which Elfbar Prices in Switzerland have already been noticeably affected.
Is vaping Elfbar in Switzerland now more expensive than smoking?
The new liquid tax means Elfbar Vapes have become more expensive. If you look at the average cost per Puff Compared to other vaping products, Elfbar E-cigarettes are still significantly cheaper (around 50%) than smoking cigarettes. But: if you consider that the manufacturers usually calculate the number of puffs for vapes very generously, the costs are already practically identical today, depending on the data used. In the following example, we are assuming 600 puffs for a disposable vape with 2ml of liquid (in reality, it is less).
Cost | Number Puffs | cost per 100 Puffs |
Elfbar 600 (2ml) CHF 11.90 | 600 | CHF 1.98 |
Cigarettes (20 pcs.) CHF 8.50 | 200 | CHF 4.25 |
This calculation shows how dangerous the taxation of e-cigarettes is, and how important it is that vapes remain significantly cheaper in Switzerland than extremely harmful tobacco cigarettes.
How can you vape more cheaply?
- Use refillable systems : Unlike disposable vapes, Elfbar pods and liquids only charge CHF 0.20 per milliliter for nicotine-containing products. This saves costs in the long term.
- Use nicotine-free liquids : If you switch to nicotine-free Elfbar Pods or e-liquids , taxes are completely eliminated.
- Take advantage of volume discounts : In our vape shop we offer you strong volume discounts if you buy 10 or 20 of one variety at once.
Conclusion: How does the liquid tax affect Elfbar in Switzerland?
The introduction of the new liquid tax has affected vaping in Switzerland, especially for disposable vapes such as Elfbar , more expensive. While nicotine-free liquids are exempt from the tax, users of disposable e-cigarettes and nicotine-containing pods have to accept higher costs. A comparison shows that vaping can now be associated with similarly high costs as smoking - unless you opt for cheaper alternatives such as refillable systems or nicotine-free liquids.
What many people don't consider is the fact that the liquid tax also has a major impact on the import of products. As soon as products cross the Swiss border, the importer has to pay the entire tax, which requires large amounts of liquid funds.