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In the first half of 2025, Thuringia witnessed a significant shift towards e-mobility, with the number of new registrations for cars with alternative drives reaching 11,251, according to data from the Statistical Office in Erfurt. This represents a 29.0% increase compared to the previous year and a 46.5% rise in new electric vehicle registrations alone.
Nationwide, the trend towards e-mobility was even more pronounced, with the share of new car registrations for vehicles with electric drive rising to 56.6%. This marked a substantial increase from the 35.7% share recorded in the first half of 2024.
The growing trend towards e-mobility in Thuringia's new car market is not a recent development. Data indicates that this trend has been on the rise, with the number of new registrations for cars with hybrid drives increasing by 25.3%.
The expansion of electric vehicle infrastructure, particularly charging stations for trucks, has played a crucial role in this shift. Milence, a major operator of electric truck charging parks, has significantly expanded in Germany. By mid-2025, Milence opened three additional truck charging hubs, including the first in the Ruhr area and others near Koblenz and Kirchberg an der Jagst.
The Contemporary Amperex Technology Thuringia GmbH (CATT) facility, one of Europe’s largest for battery cell production, also received recognition in 2025. This facility supports the expansion of electric vehicle batteries in Germany, bolstering the supply chain for alternative drive vehicles.
The increase in investment inflows, particularly from China, has also contributed to the growth of the European EV sector. Chinese investment in the European EV sector increased by over 50% in 2024, reaching around €5 billion.
Despite the increase in alternative drive vehicles, the number of new car registrations decreased by 4.5% compared to the previous year. This decrease is likely due to the shift from cars with traditional internal combustion engines to those with alternative drives.
In summary, Germany and Thuringia are witnessing rapid expansion in electric vehicle infrastructure, large-scale battery cell production, and increased investment inflows, all indicative of a substantial rise in alternative drive vehicles. However, precise quantitative vehicle registration or percentage increase figures for 2024-2025 are not provided in the available sources.
- The Thuringian community is considering implementing a policy to promote vocational training in the growing field of electric vehicle technology, recognizing the importance of a skilled workforce to support the rise in e-mobility.
- As the lifestyle shift towards more sustainable options continues, some sports organizations in Thuringia are exploring partnerships with vocational training institutions, offering scholarships for students pursuing careers in electric vehicle technology.
