EVs At 28.5% Share In Germany - Volkswagen Group Takes Half Of All BEVs - CleanTechnica

In May 2025, plugin electric vehicles (EVs) achieved a 28.5% market share in Germany, a significant increase from 18.5% a year earlier. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 18.0% of sales, while plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) made up 10.5%. Year-to-date, plugin EVs hold a 27.4% share, up from 18.3% in 2024, reflecting a steady transition toward electrification in the German auto market. Volkswagen Group played a pivotal role in this growth, doubling its BEV volumes year-on-year in May and contributing 82% of the BEV sales increase, while capturing half of all BEV sales that month. This surge has helped plugin vehicles surpass petrol-only cars in market share for three consecutive months, with hybrids (HEV and MHEV) also maintaining strong presence but showing signs of plateauing. The Volkswagen ID.7 was