Overview

• Despite a boom from 2020 to 2023, the number of e-taxis has barely increased this year, rising from 672 in June 2024 to 697 by the end of June 2025 and even dipping from a September peak of 698.
• Emission-free vehicles now comprise 23.33% of Hamburg’s 2,987 licensed taxis, as the overall fleet size has contracted by 2% since mid-2024.
• A freeze on new taxi licenses imposed in June 2024 restricts growth to one-for-one vehicle replacements, of which only 35 have been carried out in 2025.
• Taxi operators point to a lack of affordable electric models and just seven dedicated charging stations as major obstacles to further electrification.
• CDU transport expert Philipp Heißner criticizes the all-electric mandate for excluding hybrid options and argues it overlooks persistent market and infrastructure challenges.