Data from the German Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) on the quarterly vehicle stock, showing commercial and private registrations for gasoline (Gas), diesel, and battery electric vehicles (BEV), along with the commercial share of the total for each category.
Key Observations from the Data
- The commercial share of the total BEV stock has ranged between approximately 38% and 44% across the observed periods.
- By comparison, the commercial share for gasoline vehicles has remained around 5–6%, and for diesel vehicles around 14–16%.
- Absolute numbers of commercial and private BEVs have both increased over the period, while commercial and private stocks of gasoline and diesel vehicles have generally declined.
Context on BEV Commercial Share
A common perception in Germany is that a large proportion of BEVs enter the market as company cars. Two frequently cited contributing factors are:
- The current availability of BEVs in Germany is weighted toward premium models, with more limited offerings in the lower-price and smaller-car segments.
- Existing tax incentives that apply to company cars under commercial leasing arrangements.
The data above shows the commercial share of the BEV stock consistently near or above 40% in recent quarters, which is substantially higher than the corresponding shares for gasoline and diesel vehicles.
Source: German Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) – Vierteljährlicher Bestand
