In Germany, 40% of vehicles produced are electric

According to the German Association of the Automotive Industry, electric and hybrid vehicles accounted for 40% of car production in Germany in the first half of 2025. Germany is Europe's leading producer of electric and hybrid vehicles, with production expected to reach 1.7 million vehicles in 2025. Sales of electric vehicles jumped 45% in the first half of the year in a declining automotive market (-2%). German manufacturers have offered significant discounts and are benefiting from EU-wide tariffs on electric vehicles manufactured in China.