Strong growth in electric cars - BYD as leading importer

Total Registrations in November

In November 2025, the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) in Germany reported 250,670 newly registered passenger cars, which represents an increase of 2.5% compared to the previous year.

A remarkable trend is evident in Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs): 55,741 units were newly registered, an increase of almost 60% compared to November 2024. This meant that the BEV share of the total market was 22%, meaning that approximately every fifth newly registered passenger car was a battery-electric model.

Import Brands Gain Importance

While German manufacturers such as Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes continue to provide a large proportion of new registrations, the relevance of import brands with a clear focus on electromobility is increasing. Particularly striking is the Chinese manufacturer BYD, which has significantly increased its registration numbers compared to the previous year.

From January to October 2025, a total of 434,627 BEVs were newly registered, which corresponds to an increase of 39.4% compared to the same period last year. Import brands that focus exclusively on battery-electric models benefit from the growing consumer interest in emission-free vehicles.

BYD as a Pioneer in the BEV Segment

Strong growth: BYD was able to significantly increase its new registrations in 2025 compared to the previous year and is now one of the most important importers in the BEV segment.

Electric focus: The brand concentrates entirely on battery-electric vehicles and thus precisely meets the trend of increasing buyer interest in e-cars.

Market presence: Due to the high BEV share of over 20% of the total market, BYD is gaining significant visibility and establishing itself as a serious player alongside traditional German manufacturers.

Electric Cars: From Niche Product to Standard

The figures clearly show that BEVs are no longer a marginal phenomenon in the German passenger car market. Increasing new registrations and the increased demand for import models like BYD show that electric cars are increasingly being perceived as a practical and reliable alternative.

Both established brands and specialized importers benefit from the increasing acceptance. Consumers are increasingly trusting the technology, which further stabilizes the segment and signals growth potential for the coming years.

Outlook for the market

With the current trend, it is to be expected that the share of battery-electric vehicles will continue to rise. Import brands with a clear e-orientation are likely to become even more prominent. At the same time, traditional manufacturers must adapt their offerings to remain competitive in the growing market segment.

November 2025 thus clearly shows that electric cars in Germany are increasingly achieving the status of mass-market vehicles and import brands like BYD play a central role.

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