Electric cars in Germany continued their strong growth last September, boosted by government incentives that encouraged customers to buy new vehicles.
The Federal Motor Vehicle Authority announced that about 88,600 purely electric cars were registered, an increase of nearly 95% compared with the same month last year.
As a result, these vehicles accounted for 34.5% of total new car registrations, or more than a third of the market.
In contrast, registrations of gasoline and diesel cars declined, totaling around 67,700 vehicles. Meanwhile, total new passenger car registrations reached about 256,800 vehicles, up 9% compared with September 2025.
It is likely that the government incentive contributed to accelerating demand for electric cars in Germany, according to the German Press Agency (DPA).
However, this recovery has raised questions about its cost and sustainability.
EY’s automotive expert, Constantin Gall, said the support is paying off strongly. But he warned of its rising cost to taxpayers’ money, noting that the market’s growth rests on fragile foundations.
Gall also predicted that registrations could drop sharply once the incentives end, putting the sustainability of demand to an important test.
At the same time, EY noted that Chinese companies were among the biggest beneficiaries, having boosted their sales and market share over the past month.
Thus, the growth of electric cars reflects the impact of subsidies on purchasing decisions, while the continuation of this momentum remains tied to the market’s ability to sustain demand.
