Rare Sightings & Rising Electrification: German Car Registrations Reveal Luxury & Surprises in August
Berlin, Germany – august saw 207,229 new passenger vehicle registrations in Germany, according to data released by the German Federal Road Transport Board (KBA). While established brands continue to dominate the market, the figures reveal a interesting mix of automotive tastes, from high-volume sellers to ultra-luxury and even a surprising outlier: a single new Lada.
Volkswagen lead the pack with 37,467 registrations, solidifying its position as Germany’s most popular automaker. Following closely behind were Mercedes-Benz (19,148), BMW (18,605), and audi (15,344). Skoda (14,472), Seat (12,725), and Opel (10,940) also posted strong numbers, with all other manufacturers registering fewer than 10,000 units.
However, the data also highlights a robust appetite for luxury vehicles. A total of 145 Ferraris, 87 Lamborghinis, 46 Aston Martins, and a notable 30 Bentleys found new owners in Germany during August. Perhaps most striking was the registration of 23 Rolls-Royces – a testament to continued demand for the ultra-premium brand.
Amidst the established luxury marques, several emerging and less common brands also made their mark. Seventeen Lucid electric vehicles, priced over €100,000, were registered, alongside 23 Turkish Togg vehicles and 5 Vietnamese VinFast cars. The appearance of one new Lada – a rare sight on german roads – also sparked interest. Jaguar registrations were absent, attributed to a temporary suspension of sales as the brand prepares for a new model launch.Sixteen Lotus vehicles were also registered.
The data further underscores the accelerating shift towards electrified vehicles. Hybrid vehicles accounted for 39.8% of all registrations (82,578 units), with plug-in hybrids representing 11.6% (23,973 units). Battery electric vehicles (EVs) achieved a 19.0% market share, with 39,367 new EVs registered. Conventional combustion engines still hold a significant share,with petrol vehicles at 27.6% (57,253 units) and diesel at 13.1% (27,219 units).
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