In September 2021, 56,535 new electric vehicles were registered, an increase of 37 percent. In the first nine months, new electric registrations were up 134 percent year-on-year to 478,071 units. This included 236,695 battery-powered electric cars (up 141 percent) and 241,042 plug-in hybrids (up 128 percent). They accounted for 24 [...]
In September, 197,000 new passenger cars were registered in Germany. This was 26 percent fewer than in the same month last year. For the first time ever, fewer than 200,000 new cars were sold in this month. Looking at the year as a whole, the passenger car market has now [...]
The Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers welcomes a new member. VinFast was admitted to the VDIK by decision of the Board of Directors. As a result, the association now represents 38 brands of passenger car and commercial vehicle manufacturers from twelve countries in Germany. A particular strength of the [...]
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) and the Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) are critical of the stricter requirements for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) planned with the extension of the innovation premium. As has become known, the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology has proposed in [...]
In August 2021, 53,400 new electric vehicles were registered, an increase of 61 percent. In the first eight months, new electric vehicle registrations increased by over 150 percent to more than 421,200 units compared to the same period last year. This included 203,040 battery-powered electric cars (up 163 percent) and [...]
In August, 193,307 new passenger cars were registered in Germany. This was 23 percent fewer than in the same month last year and the lowest August figure since 1992. In the first eight months of this year the new registrations increase up to 2.5 percent. A total of 1.82 million [...]
In July 2021, 55,656 new electric vehicles were registered, an increase of 55 percent. In the first seven months, new electric registrations almost tripled year-on-year to 368,200 units (up 183 percent). This included 174,180 battery-powered electric cars (up 185 percent) and 193,725 plug-in hybrids (up 182 percent). They accounted for [...]
In July, 236,400 new passenger cars were registered in Germany. This is 25 percent fewer than in the same month of the previous year. In the first seven months of this year, the volume of new registrations rose by 7 percent to 1.63 million units. This is the second-lowest market [...]
"Appropriate financial framework conditions are a crucial prerequisite for the spread of climate-friendly commercial vehicles. With the new funding program for commercial vehicles with alternative drives, the Federal Ministry of Transport is therefore giving an important starting signal. The international manufacturers already offer a large number of commercial vehicles with [...]
The Association of International Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (VDIK) welcomes the decision of the Federal Government to provide the KfW program for private charging infrastructure with additional funds. VDIK President Reinhard Zirpel commented: "In addition to an efficient public charging infrastructure, it is crucial for buyers of electric vehicles to be [...]