Germany’s EV Market

Introduction of Germany’s Automotive Landscape

• This article builds on GLOBAL ANGLE’s extensive research in the automotive industry and explores Germany’s electric vehicle (EV) markets, one of the most prominent in Europe.
• Germany is a global leader in car production and has the largest automotive market in Europe.
• From January to October 2025, Germany was the biggest contributor of electric car registrations in the EU, with growth rates increasing by 39.4% year-on-year.
• Most popular EV brands include Volkswagen, Skoda, BMW, and Audi.

Overview of Germany’s EV vs Non-EV Market

New-Car Market by Powertrain Share

EV: BEV, PHEV, Hybrid
Non-EV: Petrol, Diesel, Others

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• There was a strong growth in registrations for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in 2025.
• Petrol was the worst-performing powertrain, and registrations for diesel-powered models also dropped.

2024 EV Market Drop and 2025 EV Market Rebound

• There were fluctuations in the market — the removal of BEV incentives in 2023 caused a sharp drop in Germany’s BEV market share in 2024.
• After the dip in 2024, the EV market recovered in 2025.
• This is likely caused by stricter EU CO2 targets and market fundamentals like rising fuel savings and consumer awareness.

New-Car Market by Powertrain Share

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Future Outlook

• Given that the market experienced a rebound even with the lack of incentives, Germany’s EV market has potential for future growth.
• The German EV market is anticipated to grow significantly at a CAGR of 6.56% from 2025 to 2030, which would propel the market volume to USD 76.3b by 2030.