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flag Germany's EV sales surged 43% in 2025 after new subsidies boosted adoption, though market growth remains sluggish.

flag Germany's electric vehicle market rebounded 43% in 2025, with 545,142 EVs registered, making up 19.1% of new car sales, according to the KBA. flag The surge followed a 30% drop in 2024 after federal subsidies ended, and a new subsidy launched in December offers up to 5,000 euros for EVs with German-made components, targeting lower- and middle-income buyers. flag Chinese automakers, led by BYD, saw sales jump over 700% to more than 23,000 vehicles, capturing 0.8% of the market despite EU tariffs. flag Despite the rebound, EV adoption remains below expectations, and the overall car market grew just 1.4% to 2.9 million vehicles, still below pre-pandemic levels. flag Volkswagen plans to cut 35,000 jobs in Germany by 2030 amid ongoing industry challenges, including weak consumer demand and high transition costs.

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