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German Auto Sentiment Rises for Third Month in February as EV Demand Lifts Sector

EU demand for electric vehicles is underpinning automakers' current business conditions.

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Die Nachfrage nach deutschen Autos aus EU-Ländern stützt laut Ifo-Institut die Autohersteller hierzulande: Das Geschäftsklima in der Autoindustrie verbesserte sich im Februar erneut.

Overview

  • The Ifo business-climate index for the auto industry climbed 3.5 points to −15.6 in February, its third consecutive monthly increase.
  • Companies reported a better assessment of their current situation, while forward-looking expectations slipped on risks tied to the Iran conflict.
  • DIHK’s Volker Treier warned of potential drags from higher oil prices and renewed supply-chain disruptions linked to the fighting.
  • Battery-electric car registrations in Germany surpassed two million as of January 1, 2026, reflecting steady adoption.
  • Export revenues from electric cars exceeded €40 billion, up 6.5%, with more than half headed to EU markets such as the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Denmark.