More than one in three new cars in Germany is now fully electric. The Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) reported on October 5, 2026 that 88,599 battery-electric cars were registered in September, a 34.5% share of the 256,774 new passenger cars. The overall market grew 9.0%, and private registrations rose 28.5%.
Key Takeaways
- Germany registered 88,599 BEVs in September 2026.
- BEVs took 34.5% of new car registrations.
- Private registrations rose 28.5% to a 40.3% share.
- Home and multi-unit charging demand is rising quickly.
Key Figures
| Indicator | September 2026 |
|---|---|
| New passenger cars | 256,774 (+9.0%) |
| Battery-electric | 88,599 (34.5%) |
| Hybrid (all) | 98,871 (38.5%) |
| Plug-in hybrid | 27,681 (10.8%) |
| Petrol | 44,632 |
| Private share of registrations | 40.3% (private +28.5%) |
What Changes
The jump in private registrations matters for charging. Company cars often charge at work or with employer-paid home units, while private buyers need affordable home charging and access to public chargers in residential areas. Germany’s growing private EV base adds pressure on apartment buildings and on-street charging.
What It Means
Installers in Germany can expect more requests for 11 kW home wallboxes, which typically need only notification to the grid operator, and for load-managed systems in multi-unit buildings. Our EV-ACT3204PE 22 kW wallbox (RFID and app, CE) supports three-phase charging with RFID and app control, and our EV-AC03201T dual-connector AC station (two Type 2 connectors, OCPP 1.6J, RFID) suits shared car parks. Importers can learn about our distributor program.
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