E-Scooter Usage Surges in Germany with Rising Accident Rates

Nearly 1 million E-Scooters were insured in 2023, a 25% increase from 2022, with accidents increasing alongside their growing popularity.

Germany saw 990,000 insured E-Scooters in 2023, including 780,000 privately owned and 210,000 rental scooters.
The number of E-Scooter-related accidents with injuries rose from 8,443 in 2022 to 9,439 in 2023, according to official data.
Rental E-Scooters, often used by less experienced riders, accounted for 39% of accident claims despite making up only 21% of all E-Scooters.
Insurance payouts for E-Scooter-related damages totaled €25.5 million in 2023, reflecting the financial impact of these incidents.
Calls for improved infrastructure, such as better bike lanes, have been made to enhance safety for E-Scooter users and other road participants.