Subscribe
Focus on Electrification

Chinese automakers bruised by EV sales slump in Germany

LH
By:
Lois Hoyal
January 22, 2025 05:15 PM
BYD Seal sedan bb IAA Munich 2023.jpg
BYD Seal sedan IAA Munich 2023 The prices of Chinese models in Germany are still too high, said Stefan Bratzel, director of the Center of Automotive Management. The starting price for the BYD Seal U is €42,990 in Germany.

China’s top five automakers lost sales volume in Germany in 2024 as the overall market share of electric vehicles plummeted by more than a quarter.

Featured Stories

What automakers are saying about vehicle prices with tariffs in effect
What automakers are saying about vehicle prices with tariffs in effect
Young technician grateful for his mentor
Young technician grateful for his mentor
Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson promises new model, increased autonomy for U.S. business
Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson promises new model, increased autonomy for U.S. business
Will Carvana be ready for the next market shift with tariffs? Confidence is there
Will Carvana be ready for the next market shift with tariffs? Confidence is there

Latest News

Jaguar Land Rover is pausing car exports to U.S. on tariffs
Tesla’s software engineering head is said to depart EV maker
Volvo CEO Hakan Samuelsson promises new model, increased autonomy for U.S. business
Live updates on tariffs: Ford, Stellantis offer employee discounts; China retaliates; Mexico seeks solution
Staying current is easy with newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.

See More in EV

Electrified gasoline engines may be the powertrain of the future
Home charging remains an EV draw, but rising electricity prices frustrate customers
Quebec resumes $4,000 EV rebate, but adds new fees for owners
Canada freezes Tesla’s $43M in EV rebate payments following flood of last-minute claims
Staying current is easy with newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.