Germany’s electric vehicle (EV) market is experiencing a major acceleration in 2025. In the first four months of the year, BEV registrations jumped by 43%, reaching 158,503 units — already more than 60% of the full-year total in 2024. With battery electric vehicles (BEVs) now capturing 17.5% of the total car market, Germany is cementing its role as the benchmark for Europe’s electrification.

But behind the overall growth lies a deeper market shift. Tesla’s dominance is slipping fast, with a 60% sales drop, while Volkswagen Group remains the undisputed volume leader. Meanwhile, Chinese EV brands like BYD and MG are growing at triple-digit rates, challenging incumbents across pricing and technology. From premium brands to budget newcomers, the competitive landscape is being redrawn — and Germany is where the new balance of power is taking shape.

In this article, we break down the performance of every major automaker by region and group, highlight which EV brands are gaining (and losing) ground.