Q2 2025 Europe-wide EV Market Report

Focus Markets: Germany, France, Poland, Ireland
By Damian Pazik, Operations Manager @ Greenman Energy

Electric vehicle adoption continued to grow across Europe in Q2 2025. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales increased in most major markets, supported by expanding public charging networks and targeted incentives. While some brands gained ground, others struggled to keep pace.

This report focuses on Germany, France, Poland, and Ireland, offering a comparative look at EV uptake and infrastructure development across four key markets.

Germany

Vehicle Sales

Germany’s BEV market remained solid in Q2. In April, registrations rose 53.5% year-over-year to 45,535 units. May followed with more than 43,000 BEVs registered, and June closed with an 8.6% increase compared to the previous year—even as overall car sales declined. Throughout the quarter, BEVs made up around 18% of all new registrations.

Tesla continued to lose ground, registering just 1,860 vehicles in June, a 60% drop from the previous year. First-half sales were down 58%. In contrast, BYD grew fivefold, and other Chinese brands expanded their market presence. Mercedes-Benz also reported a weaker quarter, with global BEV deliveries down 18%.

Charging Infrastructure

Germany remains Europe’s EV infrastructure leader. By mid-2025, the country had approximately 170,000 public charging points, including over 39,000 DC fast chargers. Around 8,000 sites now offer charging speeds of 100 kW or more. Total installed public charging capacity reached 6 GW at the end of 2024, up from 4.4 GW in 2023.

France

Vehicle Sales

BEV registrations in France were uneven. In Q1, BEVs made up 16.9% of all new car sales. However, May brought a 19% year-over-year drop in BEV registrations. Despite this, the overall plug-in vehicle share (including PHEVs) remained strong at around 25%.

Charging Infrastructure

France reached nearly 170,000 public charging points by the end of May 2025, keeping it among the top three in Europe for network size. About 11% of these chargers deliver over 150 kW. While the network is mature, regional coverage remains inconsistent.

Poland

Vehicle Sales

Poland’s EV market is clearly responding to new policy support. Government subsidies helped push BEV share from 3% in 2024 to 5.4% in April and 6% in May. In June, BEVs hit a record 7.6% share, with nearly 3,800 vehicles registered—up 79% year-over-year. By the end of Q2, 98,315 BEVs were on Polish roads.

Charging Infrastructure

Poland saw rapid infrastructure growth in the first half of the year. As of June, there were 10,889 public charging points—up 51% year-over-year. Over one third were DC fast chargers. High-power chargers (100 kW or more) now number 812, providing 1,754 charging outlets. However, the HPC network is still catching up with demand and continued growth is essential to keep momentum.

Ireland

Vehicle Sales

Ireland continued to increase its EV share. BEVs made up 16.7% of new car registrations in the first half of 2025. When including PHEVs and hybrids, over 50% of new cars sold had some form of electrification.

Charging Infrastructure

Ireland’s public charging network expanded steadily. As of mid-year, there were around 5,400 AC chargers and more than 1,600 DC fast chargers nationwide. A rollout of 175 fast and ultra-fast chargers across 53 national road hubs is underway as part of the Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland programme, with completion expected by the end of 2025.

Europe-Wide Context

Across the EU, more than 1 million plug-in vehicles (BEVs and PHEVs) were registered in the first five months of 2025, accounting for close to 25% of new car sales. In May alone, plug-in registrations rose 33% compared to May 2024. BEV sales increased 25% year-over-year, while PHEVs jumped nearly 47%.

According to the IEA’s Global EV Outlook 2025, Europe remains the world’s second-largest EV market after China. Global EV sales are expected to exceed 20 million this year, with Europe contributing roughly one quarter of that volume.

Final Thoughts

Q2 2025 confirmed the trajectory of Europe’s EV transition. BEV sales continue to grow in nearly every major market. Charging networks are expanding rapidly, especially in Germany and Poland. Government support remains a critical factor in sustaining this momentum.

At the same time, challenges persist. Brand performance is uneven, infrastructure gaps remain in some regions, and progress is uneven across markets.

If you work in an EV-related field or track another European market, we’d love to hear your take. Are you seeing similar trends? What’s driving growth or holding it back in your country?

Data Sources

• European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO)
• AVERE France – May 2025 Charging Barometer
• PZPM – Polish Automotive Industry Association (June 2025 Data)
• Irish EV Association – Infrastructure Review
• Transport Infrastructure Ireland – ZEVI Charging Rollout
• Current News – Ireland Charging Hub Rollout
• ACEA – EU New Car Registrations, May 2025