German Bundesrat Advocates for Return of E-Car Purchase Incentives

A new resolution calls for government action to revive the struggling auto industry and boost electric vehicle sales.

The Bundesrat has urged the German government to reinstate purchase incentives for electric vehicles to revitalize the auto sector.
The resolution highlights the need for accelerated growth in e-mobility to maintain Germany's competitiveness in the global auto market.
Germany's auto industry, employing 770,000 people, is facing challenges with production and registration numbers still below pre-crisis levels.
A recent EY survey indicates a potential rise in new car purchases, with 28% of Germans planning to buy a new car within two years, up from 23% last year.
Interest in electric vehicles is growing, with 26% of potential German buyers considering an EV, surpassing the European average of 21%.