Study: Private Individuals Are More Likely to Switch to Used Electric Cars

When switching from combustion engines to electric vehicles, private drivers are increasingly opting for used electric cars and less for new ones. In the first quarter of 2025, almost two out of three private individuals (61 percent) purchased used electric cars and only 39 percent purchased new electric cars. The share of new cars is thus almost half lower than before the government purchase incentive for new electric cars was discontinued at t…