EVs Take 30.6% Share In Germany - Tesla In Freefall - CleanTechnica

In August 2025, plugin electric vehicles (EVs) captured a 30.6% market share in Germany, a significant increase from 20.6% a year earlier. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 19.0% of sales, while plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) made up 11.6%. Despite this apparent growth, the year-to-date BEV share in 2025 (17.9%) remains slightly below the comparable period in 2023 (18.6%), partly due to distortions from incentive changes and sales pull-forwards in 2023. PHEV sales, benefiting from longer electric ranges, have shown more consistent growth, reaching a 10.1% share year-to-date, up from 6.2% in 2024 and 5.6% in 2023. The arrival of more affordable BEV models is also broadening consumer options. The Volkswagen ID.3 continued as the best