Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Germany

Germany: Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold was 310,000 cars in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
310,000 cars
Change on year
up 63.2%
World rank
3rd
of 54 countries
All-time high
360,000 cars
in 2022
All-time low
240 cars
in 2011
Years of data
15
2011–2025

Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Germany, 2011–2025

0100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k2011201820252011: 240 cars2012: 1.2k cars2013: 1.6k cars2014: 4.4k cars2015: 11.0k cars2016: 13.0k cars2017: 29.0k cars2018: 31.0k cars2019: 45.0k cars2020: 200.0k cars2021: 330.0k cars2022: 360.0k cars2023: 180.0k cars2024: 190.0k cars2025: 310.0k cars

Source: International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cars.

Analysis

In 2025, number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Germany stood at 310,000 cars.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 63.2% on the previous year and up 2,718.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Germany peaked at 360,000 cars in 2022 and was at its lowest, 240 cars, in 2011.

Germany ranks 3rd of 54 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 15,160 cars 240 cars 45,000 cars 9
2020s 261,667 cars 180,000 cars 360,000 cars 6

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 1 China 5.10 million cars compare
  2. 2 United States 330,000 cars compare
  3. 4 United Kingdom 230,000 cars compare
  4. 5 Spain 120,000 cars compare
  5. 6 France 110,000 cars compare

See the full ranking of 54 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Germany?
Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Germany was 310,000 cars in 2025, according to International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 360,000 cars in 2022.
What is the lowest number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was 240 cars in 2011.
How does Germany rank for number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold?
Germany ranks 3rd out of 54 countries with data for 2025.
Is number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is up 2,718.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold
Unit
cars
Source
International Energy Agency. Global EV Outlook 2025. – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
54 places, 638 data points, 2010–2025
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