Electric vehicle VW ID.7 tops the chart of new electric car registrations in May sales figures
In May 2025, the electric vehicle (EV) market in Germany experienced a significant boom, with over 68,300 units registered, marking a 56% year-over-year increase. The top-performing EV models in Germany during this period were predominantly from Volkswagen and Tesla.
The Tesla Model Y continued its reign as the best-selling EV model in Europe, including Germany, with 10,630 registrations in May 2025. This impressive figure highlights the Model Y's continued popularity and its position as a market leader.
Following closely behind, the Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.7 models made a strong showing. The ID.4 registered 6,923 new registrations, marking a 15% year-over-year growth, while the ID.7 recorded 6,664 registrations, demonstrating rapid growth and popularity in Europe.
The Audi Q6 e-tron also made a significant impact, with 5,359 registrations in May 2025, reaching record scores for the month.
Other Volkswagen models, such as the ID.3, also found success, ranking within the top electric vehicles in Europe.
While data for May 2023 is not readily available, the strong performance of these models in 2025 suggests that they were likely significant players in the market earlier as well.
In the "Upper Midsize" class for electric vehicles, the Volkswagen ID.7 came in second, while the ID.3 secured the second spot in the mini-van segment, though it is no longer classified as such.
It's worth noting that while other brands, such as BYD, showed a growing presence in Germany, their volumes were lower compared to those of VW and Tesla.
For those interested in the detailed rankings and numbers specifically for May 2023, it may be necessary to check official German vehicle registration statistics or industry reports from that timeframe.
For more information on the latest EV registration figures, visit the eMobility Dashboard on kba.de. The Top 30 electric vehicle registrations for each month can be found in this resource.
- The electric vehicle (EV) industry witnessed a notable surge in Germany in May 2025, with significant increases across various brands, such as Volkswagen and Tesla.
- Volkswagen's ID.4 and ID.7 models exhibited remarkable growth within the EV market, registering strong numbers and challenging the dominance of established models like the Tesla Model Y.
- Technology advances in the automotive sector appear to have played a role in the popularity of electric vehicles, with cars like the Audi Q6 e-tron making significant impacts in the market.
- While other brands, such as BYD, showed growth in the German EV market, they were overshadowed by the performances of Volkswagen and Tesla, indicating the firm grip these brands have on the industry.
