E-cars in price war: Discounts break records in Germany!
E-cars in price war: Discounts break records in Germany!
In the current debate about the future of the automotive market, interesting developments in the field of electric cars are shown. According to the Kleine Zeitung , the price distance between electric vehicles and burners in Germany has fallen to the lowest level since 2020. The average electric car now costs 3,655 euros more than a conventional combustion engine, which corresponds to a price difference of 11%. Compared to the month of April, this distance has dropped by 13.5%, which accommodates many people interested in buying.
It is particularly noteworthy that the discounts on new electric cars have reached a maximum in the same period. In May 2025, the average estate was 17.4%, which significantly increases the attractiveness of the e-models. The transaction price for an electric car was around 36,519 euros this month. The competition among the manufacturers is also intensified: The Tesla Model 3 was removed from the comparison analysis and replaced by models from KIA, Volvo, Toyota and Ford.
popularity and new registrations
The popularity of electric cars increases. In April 2025, 45,535 electric cars were newly approved in Germany, which corresponds to 18.8 percent of all new registrations of a total of 242,728 vehicles. Compared to the previous year, the registration figures show an upward trend, as reported by the Auto Zeitung . Vehicles such as the VW ID.7 and ID.3, which are at the top of the sales charts with a market share of 6.9% and 6.6%, are particularly in demand.
The new e-models are also very popular. The Skoda Elroq, which was released on the market in April 2025, already recorded 2,402 new registrations. Audi’s Q6 e-tron, on the other hand, scored 1,082 units. While the numbers for electric vehicles rise, some known models have to come to terms with energy losses. The number of new registrations for Tesla Model Y fell by 66.4%, which led to a decline in 26th place.
market leadership and future outlook
In 2023, electric cars were in the fast lane, supported by political and industrial initiatives in most European countries. The EU plans to allow new petrol and diesel cars from 2035, which puts the manufacturers under pressure to offer environmentally friendly alternatives. A look at the Statista trends shows that the goal of bringing 15 million electric cars on the streets by 2030 is increasing. However, even admission numbers are necessary-almost 2 million electric cars per year must be approved by 2030.Economic changes and increased awareness of environmental issues contribute to the increasing popularity of the electric cars. However, despite the growth in the electric automotive sector, the challenge remains: the high acquisition costs and the range often represent the obstacles to buying. This dilemma must urgently be addressed in order to further promote electrical mobility.
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