Overview

• EV registrations rose 53.5% year-on-year in April 2025, driven by manufacturer discounts and EU CO₂ compliance pressures.
• Commercial fleets now account for the bulk of EV purchases, while private buyers comprise only around 3% of new registrations.
• Fraunhofer ISI’s latest analysis confirms electric cars emit 40–50% less CO₂ than combustion vehicles over their lifetimes and finds no higher fire risk or inadequate range.
• Germany’s public charging network reached 166,867 stations by May 1, 2025, and bidirectional charging could save drivers up to €1,000 annually.
• Battery recycling advances are on track to supply approximately one-third of raw materials for new EV cells by 2035, reducing environmental impact.