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Charge electric cars on the go with Z Volt

Your advantages with Z Volt

  • Charge affordably thanks to attractive uniform charging prices

  • Discount of 20 centimes per kWh at all charging stations listed on the Z Volt app for Zurich customers

  • 90,000 charging points in Switzerland, 1 million in Europe

Scan the QR code and download the Z Volt app directly

Benefits of Z Volt

Charge your vehicle easily, transparently and affordably. Take advantage of exclusive discounts for Zurich customers and a Europe-wide charging network.

Charge affordably thanks to a uniform charging price

At over 2,200 charging stations operated by our Z Volt partners, you benefit from an attractive uniform charging price.

Here's how you benefit

  • 5 partners, 2,200 charging stations – one price:
    slow charging (AC): CHF 0.39/kWh 
    fast charging (DC): CHF 0.55/kWh
  • Zurich Z Volt partners: AMAG, Agrola, Avia Volt, Electra and Migrol
  • No subscription fees
  • Additional discount for Zurich customers

Dense network of charging stations

No matter where you are in Switzerland or Europe: You'll always find a charging station nearby where you can charge with Z Volt. 

Here's how you benefit

  • 90,000 charging points in Switzerland 
  • 1 million charging points in Europe
  • Find an available charging station nearby using the smart filter feature

Charge easily with a free charging card

No mobile phone reception abroad? No problem. A free charging card gives you peace of mind. 

You decide how to use Z Volt

  • Charge and pay directly through the app
  • Upon request, you can get a charging card at no cost
  • With a charging card: especially handy when you're abroad and don't have mobile internet

Charge even more cheaply thanks to car insurance from Zurich

Do you already have car insurance with Zurich? Then you'll enjoy a customer discount at all charging stations listed in the Z Volt app. 

CHF 0.20/kWh cheaper

At Z Volt partner charging stations, you can charge at the attractive price of CHF 0.19/kWh (AC) and CHF 0.35/kWh (DC). 

Discount in Switzerland and Europe

You'll also pay 20 centimes less when charging at other non-partner charging stations throughout Switzerland and Europe. 

Save up to CHF 200 per year on charging costs

Your charging discount is renewed every year as long as your electric car remains insured with Zurich. 

Frequently asked questions about the Z Volt charging app

Why is Zurich offering a possibility to charge?

The subjects of e-mobility and sustainability are very important to us at Zurich Switzerland: Our subsidiary Zurich Schweiz Service AG offers an alternative to the often complicated and intransparent charging models: With our simple and fair solution, we want to drive electromobility forward and make life easier for our users.

How does the Zurich Z Volt app work?

You get a free account which gives you access to numerous charging stations in all of Switzerland and even abroad in Europe. You can charge your electric vehicle there without any hidden costs and pay directly - either via the app or the physical charging card. You can order your charging card in the app.

How much does it cost to charge an electric car with Z Volt?

All prices are clearly displayed in the app at all times.

Starting fee per charge: CHF 0.98

With a car insurance from Zurich:

  • You save CHF 0.20/kWh at all charging stations across Europe from the Z Volt app.
  • You pay the same standard price throughout Switzerland for all charges at our partners: CHF 0.19/kWh (AC), CHF 0.35/kWh (DC fast charging)

Without a car insurance from Zurich:

  • You pay CHF 0.39/kWh for slower charging (AC).
  • You pay CHF 0.55/kWh for fast charging (DC).

From the 61st minute, a fee of CHF 0.25 per minute applies to every fast charge via the Z Volt app.

Do I only need the Z Volt app to charge my vehicle?

Z Volt provides you with one of the biggest charging networks in Switzerland. All you need is the Z Volt app. If required, you can also order a free charging card that contains your information from the app. This can be useful if you don't have cell phone reception (e.g. when traveling abroad or in underground parking garages) and therefore can't use the app in certain situations.

What terms and conditions apply for the Z Volt charging discount?

  • Customers with a valid Zurich Motor Vehicle Insurance policy for an electric car are eligible for the discount.
  • Customers with fleet insurance are not eligible for the discount.
  • The maximum discount is CHF 200 per insurance year.
  • The discount is valid for 12 months.
  • Each time the insurance policy is renewed, the discount entitlement is also renewed for another 12 months.
  • The discount is reset to CHF 200 each year.
  • Unused discount credits expire at the end of the respective insurance year.
  • Unused discount credits cannot be carried over to the next insurance year.
  • If the insurance contract is terminated early, the right to a discount ceases as of the termination date.

What additional fees apply?

  • There are no subscription fees for using the Z Volt app.
  • A starting fee of CHF 0.98 is levied per charging session.
  • For fast charging via the Z Volt app, an additional blocking fee of CHF 0.25 per minute applies starting from the 61st minute of charging.
  • The blocking fee is levied to promote fair use of the charging infrastructure and to ensure that charging stations remain available to other users.

How can the rate of CHF 0.19/kWh for AC charging, including the customer discount, be interpreted?

If you have car insurance with Zurich, you can charge your vehicle at AC charging stations for CHF 0.19/kWh thanks to a customer discount. In many places, this is cheaper than the electricity rate that people who are renting apartments pay for their charging solution. That's why we say that, under certain circumstances, our customers may be able to charge their vehicles more affordably with Z Volt than at home. 

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