According to the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA), car registrations in Germany saw a notable 7.8% increase in October, reaching a total of 250,133 new vehicles.
Of these, 65.6% (+5.9%) were registered by commercial users, while 34.4% (+11.8%) were purchased by private individuals.
For the first ten months of 2025, total car sales in Germany increased slightly by 0.5%, reaching 2.36 million vehicles.
Over 80,000 electrified vehicles delivered in October
The German market saw a significant surge in the delivery of electrified vehicles (both electric and plug-in hybrid).
October alone saw over 80,000 electrified cars registered, a major milestone in the country’s shift towards cleaner mobility.
- 30,946 plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) were registered, marking a 60% increase compared to the previous year, with a market share of 12.4%.
- 52,425 fully electric battery vehicles (BEVs) were sold, representing a market share of 21%, and showing an impressive growth of 47.7%.
Additionally, 70,652 hybrid vehicles (HEVs) were registered, accounting for 28.2% of the market, reflecting a 19.5% increase compared to the same month last year.
Meanwhile, 932 LPG-powered cars were sold, a decline of 10.4% from the previous year, making up only 0.5% of the market.
In contrast, 64,706 gasoline-powered vehicles were registered, down by 12.9% year-on-year, holding a market share of 25.9%, while 30,462 diesel vehicles were sold, reflecting a 15.8% decrease in registrations with a 12.2% market share.
Hybrid models remain the most popular in Germany
As of October, hybrid vehicles (non-plug-in) have maintained their dominance in the German market, with 673,922 units sold and a market share of 28.6%.
Gasoline models, in comparison, accounted for 654,657 units sold, holding 27.7% of the market.
Together, the total number of electrified vehicles (including both PHEVs and BEVs) has almost reached one-third of all vehicle sales in Germany, with 683,333 units sold and a combined market share of 29.1%.
This includes 248,706 PHEVs (up 63.4% from last year) and 434,627 BEVs (up 39.4%).
Meanwhile, diesel sales continue to decline sharply, dropping 18.6% year-to-date, with 338,463 units sold.
The LPG market also contracted by 14.8%, with 11,656 units sold.
Volkswagen leads the German market
Volkswagen remains the best-selling brand in Germany, having delivered 468,902 units in the first ten months of 2025, reflecting a 4.5% increase from the previous year.
The brand also topped the October rankings with 48,274 sales, marking a 9.9% year-on-year increase, significantly outpacing competitors like Mercedes (24,225 units, +4.3%) and BMW (23,563 units, +24.3%).
As of October, one in five cars sold in Germany was a Volkswagen.
The brand’s performance outstripped that of Mercedes, which registered 215,323 units (+2.1%), BMW with 205,163 units (+8.7%), Škoda at 187,944 units (+8.8%), and Audi rounding out the top five with 165,066 units (-2.1%).
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