Electromobility in Europe: E-cars Getting Cheaper, Charging Stations Spreading
A joint study by the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI and the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reveals that electric vehicles in Germany became 18% cheaper in real terms between 2020 and 2025, despite nominal average prices rising due to a shift toward higher-priced models. The number of available EV models quadrupled to 159, and average range increased by a third. However, the mini and small car segment lags behind with only 19 EV models versus 35 combustion engine models. Charging infrastructure across Europe is expanding faster than EV adoption. In June 2026, battery-electric vehicles led German new car registrations for the first time at 28.4%, but overall EV penetration remains low at 4.1% of all registered vehicles. The study calls for stable CO₂ fleet limits to sustain progress. German automakers, notably Volkswagen, face challenges with job cuts and plant closures amid the transition.
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