The Commission deems the assistance program to be in agreement with the domestic market regulations.

Advancements in electric mobility are gaining traction in Germany, as highlighted by the seventh Electromobility Monitor report by BDEW. Here are the key insights presented:

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2025 September 18 . 8:12 PM

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The Commission has determined that the assistance plan aligns with the principles of the domestic... — The Commission has determined that the assistance plan aligns with the principles of the domestic market.

The Commission deems the assistance program to be in agreement with the domestic market regulations.

In a significant stride towards sustainable transportation, Germany has successfully reduced the average CO2 emissions of new registrations to meet increased fleet limit values. This achievement, coupled with the expansion of electric mobility, is creating a positive impact on the country's environmental footprint.

Kerstin Andreae, Chairwoman of the BDEW Management Board, has highlighted the growing momentum of electric mobility in Germany. The country has witnessed a 35% increase in the registration of electric passenger cars in the first half of 2025, compared to the same period in the previous year. This surge in electric vehicle adoption, along with successes in expanding the charging infrastructure for electric passenger cars (E-PKW) and electric heavy goods vehicles (E-LKW), is a testament to the sector's growth.

The private sector has played a crucial role in this expansion, adding over 20,000 public charging points since January 1, 2025, representing an 11% increase. The strong expansion of ultra-fast chargers has further increased charging capacity.

Andreae suggests that the federal government and the EU Commission should develop a comprehensive electric mobility strategy to secure jobs and investments in this country and on this continent. She also advocates for sustainable tax incentives for electric vehicles, as seen in countries like Norway, the Netherlands, and Belgium, instead of expensive subsidy programs.

The German government's approach to promoting electromobility primarily involves tax incentives for companies and company cars, continuation of the greenhouse gas reduction quota for private customers, and the introduction of a social leasing model to make e-mobility accessible for low-income households. Direct purchase subsidies ended in July 2025, and the focus has shifted to accelerated depreciation of 75% of acquisition costs for electric vehicles purchased between mid-2025 and 2028.

As of the first half of 2025, the public charging infrastructure in Germany has expanded to around 184,000 charging points and 8.5 GW. On average, only 15% of publicly accessible charging points were simultaneously occupied at the end of the first half of 2025, meaning 85% of charging points are free for electric car drivers.

To remain internationally competitive, the federal government needs a strong domestic market for electric mobility, which Andreae refers to as the best location policy. She also suggests that the federal government should lead by example by procuring vehicles for its own fleet with electric vehicles.

Charging electric vehicles is generally cheaper than refueling, and the BDEW explains that choosing the right charging tariff makes driving an electric car cheaper than driving a combustion engine in four out of five charging scenarios. Even in the extreme scenario where an electric car is charged 100% at public fast charging stations and only via roaming, without any mixed calculation, charging does not have to cost more than the average fuel costs.

The expansion of charging infrastructure for electric trucks covers 67% of the 13,300-kilometer-long highway network in Germany, exceeding the EU target of 15% by a factor of 4.5. As of the first half of 2025, there are 70 charging locations available for electric trucks in Germany, with 50 meeting the criteria for counting towards EU goals.

Andreae suggests that the federal government should capitalize on this positive momentum to further advance electric mobility in Germany and make it more attractive to private customers. Lowering EU fleet limits would harm electric mobility investments and jobs, according to Andreae. She encourages the federal government to continue its efforts in promoting electromobility and to develop a comprehensive electric mobility strategy for the country's future.