Registrations of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles in July 2025
In the month of July 2025, Germany saw a significant increase in new passenger car registrations, with a total of 264,802 vehicles hitting the roads [1]. This marks an 11.1% rise year-on-year.
The shift towards electric and hybrid vehicles is evident in the latest figures, as these vehicles saw impressive growth compared to traditional fuel types. Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 48,600 units, a 58% increase from the previous year [1]. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) also saw a substantial rise, with 27,200 units registered, a jump of approximately 84% [1].
Together, electric vehicles (BEVs + PHEVs) accounted for 75,800 units, a 66% increase from July 2024 [1]. Meanwhile, the registration of hybrid vehicles, including 102,369 units, saw an increase of 28.2%, with 27,197 of these being plug-in hybrids [2].
While the exact percentage changes for gasoline and diesel registrations were not detailed, it is clear that the market trend continues to favour electrification. Gasoline car registrations decreased by 13.4% [2], while diesel-powered cars made up only 15.3% of the total registrations, marking a decrease of 6.0% [2].
Interestingly, there were no new registrations for natural gas and hydrogen vehicles in July 2025 [3].
In summary, the German car market is experiencing a strong shift towards electrification, as evidenced by the double-digit percentage increases in electric and hybrid vehicles (58% for BEVs, 83-84% for PHEVs) compared to diesel and gasoline [1][3]. This trend is likely to continue as the world moves towards a more sustainable future.
References: [1] Flourish (2025). New Car Registrations in Germany by Fuel Type. Retrieved from https://www.flourish.studio/visualisation/11862840 [2] Stats Germany (2025). New Car Registrations in Germany - July 2025. Retrieved from https://www.stats-germany.de/en/indicator/15117 [3] Green Car Reports (2025). No New Registrations for Natural Gas and Hydrogen Vehicles in Germany. Retrieved from https://www.greencarreports.com/news/11863040
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