Overview

• CAR reports the smallest recorded price gap between EVs and combustion models in August at €2,243, driven by higher discounts and aggressive pricing from Volkswagen and BMW, with CAR’s Dudenhöffer arguing new state purchase incentives are unnecessary.
• The ZDK challenges KBA’s record figures, citing 65,401 manufacturer and dealer self-registrations in H1 2025 and a 9% drop in private BEV purchases, a pattern dealers link to target-driven tactics and EU CO2 compliance.
• Tesla’s European sales fell sharply in August, including more than 84% in Sweden and roughly 70% in Germany, while BYD and other rivals gained share, according to national data cited by multiple outlets.
• Bain research finds dealer networks are decisive for EV adoption, as many independents still avoid high-voltage repairs; specialist shops such as EV Clinic report cell-level battery fixes that can cut costs to about a third of manufacturer quotes.
• A Strategy& study projects charging that can add up to 400 km in about ten minutes by 2030, even as Europe remains reliant on Asian battery-cell producers, with roughly 70% of global capacity tied to China-based firms.