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
Number of fully battery-electric and plug-in hybrid cars sold in Germany, 2011–2025
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 China 5.10 million cars compare
- 2 United States 330,000 cars compare
- 4 United Kingdom 230,000 cars compare
- 5 Spain 120,000 cars compare
- 6 France 110,000 cars compare
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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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