Overview
- Germany’s coalition government has committed to promoting electric vehicles through tax benefits, charging infrastructure upgrades, and a Social-Leasing program for low- and middle-income households.
- The coalition agreement does not explicitly include a revival of the Umweltbonus purchase premium, leaving uncertainty about direct purchase incentives.
- First-quarter 2025 registrations of electric vehicles rose nearly 40% year-on-year, signaling a recovery from the 2024 slump caused by the subsidy cut.
- Industry leaders, including VDA President Hildegard Müller, urge the government to clarify incentive measures to prevent consumer hesitation.
- The Social-Leasing program, inspired by France’s model, aims to launch by 2027 with EU Climate Social Fund support, targeting equitable access to EVs.