Self-registrations stabilize the electric car market-brisk break

Electric cars sell - but often only thanks Self -registration electric cars Through manufacturer and trade. While commercial fleets significantly weaken in the first half of 2025, car manufacturers press their Stromer into the market as tactical approvals. We show what is behind the numbers, why the petrol and diesel particularly lose and what that means for you.

Market shrinks - especially for fleet customers

The German overall German car market was January to June 2025 4.7 % under the previous year: Around 70,000 new registrations less, a total of around 1.4 million vehicles.

• Fleet market: –12.2 % or 60,000 cars - the strongest decline in all segments.

• Private market: –1.0 % or approx. 5,000 vehicles - comparatively stable, but still negative.

• June 2025: –13.8 % compared to June 2024-due to a special effect (EU cyber security regulation), the numbers look particularly weak.

Tactical approvals: manufacturers support the e-market

Car rental companies and trade reduced their approvals (–7.5 % or –8.6 %). At the same time lay Self -admissions of the vehicle construction (manufacturer & importers) 29,4 % To - around 29,000 additional cars. 27 % share in the vehicle construction segment in June - well above market level. This signals: manufacturer Register your electric cars yourselfif the market does not lose it quickly enough.

Losing the burners vigorously

Petrol engine –32 %, diesel –34 % in June:

• One part is not necessary to re-approved models that are no longer re-approved due to the EU cyber security regulation.

• But new models are also increasingly under pressure when self -registration heat up the sale via "almost new used" with a discount.

Why the demand stalls

• Uncertain economy: Companies postpone investments in fleet.

• High entry prices: Many customers still find electric cars expensive.

• Discount pressure: Self -registrations end up on the market as favorable "daily registrations" - good for bargain hunters, bad for the list price.

Voices from the industry

Julian Litzinger (DataForce) sees a "high degree of self -registration" as a clear sign of the weak market situation. Without this, the minus would be even greater.

Frank Schwope (FHM) evaluates the level of self-registration as "very high"-triggered by high electric car prices. Manufacturers "beautiful" "so" and can cross -financed thanks to earlier profits. His appeal: Political stability Instead of "Hü-und-Hott".

Ferdinand Dudenhöffer (car) relativized: dealers need demonstration cars for new e-models. In addition, the Price distance between electrical and combustion cars - from € 6,000 to less than € 4,000. For him they are falling prices The main driver of increasing e-registrations.

What does that mean for you as a buyer?

• Bargain chance: E-cars for your own electric cars come quickly and cheaper. Pay attention to the first date, guarantee conditions and discounts.

• Price pressure stops: As long as demand remains weak, manufacturers will continue to re -enact. This can lead to further price campaigns.

• Planning security counts: Unsettle funding chaos or new taxes. More stable framework conditions would make the market more predictable - for buyers and manufacturers.

Conclusion & outlook

Without Self -registration electric cars The first half of the year would look even darker. Manufacturers keep the e-market going while fleet customers hesitate. The decisive factors are now: reliable politics, attractive prices and clear added value for Stromer. Then-as expected from experts-the market can develop healthy even without new funding fireworks