Germany’s EV share hits record 37% as BEVs beat gas and diesel combined
Battery-electric vehicles captured 37% of Germany's new car market in October, with 94,086 BEVs sold—a 79.5% increase year-over-year. For the second consecutive month, fully electric car registrations exceeded combined gasoline and diesel sales. Germany is on track to exceed the auto industry's 2026 EV forecast with two months remaining in the year.
Key points
- BEVs reached 37% of German new car sales in October 2026
- 94,086 electric cars sold, up 79.5% from prior year
- EVs now outsell gas and diesel combined for second month in a row
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