Electric vehicle sales in Germany plummeted by 27.4% in 2024 due to subsidy ends and high costs.

Electric vehicle sales in Germany fell by 27.4% in 2024 to 380,609 units, according to the KBA federal transport authority. The decline is attributed to the end of subsidies, high prices for EVs, limited charging infrastructure, and range limitations. This drop contributed to an overall 1% decline in new car sales in Germany. Despite challenges, Volkswagen remained the top seller with 536,888 new registrations, while Tesla's market share dropped to 1.3%.