New Passenger Car Registrations YoY in Germany decreased to 1.20 percent in July from 15.70 percent in June of 2026. New Passenger Car Registrations YoY in Germany averaged 3.45 percent from 1959 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 90.00 percent in April of 2021 and a record low of -61.10 percent in April of 2020. source: KBA - Federal Motor Transport Authority, Germany



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-07-03 08:45 AM
New Car Registrations YoY
Jun 15.7% 0.1% -4.2%
2026-08-06 08:30 AM
New Car Registrations YoY
Jul 1.2% 15.7% 5.1%
2026-09-03 10:00 AM
New Car Registrations YoY
Aug


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Germany New Passenger Car Registrations YoY
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1.20 15.70 90.00 -61.10 1959 - 2026 percent Monthly
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Germany’s New Car Registrations Surge 15.7% in June
Germany’s new car registrations climbed 15.7% year-over-year to 296,378 units in June 2026. Private registrations surged 28.6%, accounting for 36.6% of the total, while commercial registrations rose 9.4%, making up 63.4%. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) saw the strongest growth, with 84,057 units registered, a 78.2% increase and capturing a 28.4% market share. In contrast, gasoline-powered car registrations fell 16.8%, holding a 20.5% share, and diesel registrations declined 5.1%, with an 11.4% share. In the first half of 2026, total new car registrations reached 1.48 million, up 5.8% from the same period in 2025. BEVs led with a 48.0% jump, while gasoline and diesel cars saw declines of 18.2% and 8.6%, respectively.
2026-07-03
Germany New Car Sales Edge Up 0.1% in May
Germany’s new car registrations increased 0.1% year-on-year to 239,448 units in May 2026. Commercial registrations, which accounted for 64.4% of the total, declined 4%, while private registrations rose 8.4%. Demand for electric vehicles remained strong, with 59,969 battery electric vehicles registered, up 39.3% year-on-year and representing 25% of all new registrations. Hybrid vehicles also gained ground, with 95,466 units registered, accounting for 39.9% of the market and marking a 3.6% increase. This included 27,921 plug-in hybrids, up 10.9%. By contrast, registrations of gasoline-powered cars fell 23.7% to 51,806 units, while diesel registrations dropped 13% to 30,547, leaving them with a 12.8% market share. LPG-powered vehicles rose 61.7% to 1,641 units, while no natural gas-powered passenger cars were registered during the month.
2026-06-03
Germany New Car Sales Rise for Third Month
Germany’s new car registrations rose 2.7% year-on-year to 249,163 units in April 2026, supported by continued growth in electric and hybrid vehicles. Commercial registrations accounted for 64.6% of the total, while private registrations increased 8.2%. Battery electric vehicles reached 64,350 units, up 41.3% from a year earlier, giving them a market share of 25.8%. Hybrid models remained the largest segment with 97,753 registrations and a 39.2% market share, including 27,546 plug-in hybrids, which climbed 13.3%. In contrast, demand for traditional combustion engine vehicles continued to weaken. Gasoline-powered car registrations fell 20% year-on-year to 53,420 units, while diesel registrations dropped to 32,437 vehicles, representing a 13% market share. LPG-powered vehicles saw modest growth, while only two hydrogen fuel cell cars were registered during the month.
2026-05-07