Germany's EV share hits record 37% as BEVs beat gas and diesel combined

Battery-electric cars took a record 37% of Germany’s new car market in October, according to data released today by the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA), the country’s federal motor vehicle authority.

The Core Event

That’s 94,086 BEVs, up 79.5% from 52,425 a year earlier.

Key Facts

For the second month in a row, German buyers registered more fully electric cars than gasoline and diesel cars combined.

Context & Significance

That’s 94,086 BEVs, up 79.5% from 52,425 a year earlier.

Outlook

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