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Electromobility Q2 2025: 1 in 5 New Cars Is Electric

EVs continue their upward trend. In Q2, 1 in 5 newly registered cars in Switzerland was battery-electric – a clear sign that the transition is picking up speed. At the same time, a new study confirms that EVs can significantly cut costs, especially for high-mileage users. Discover key e-mobility trends shaping Switzerland and Europe’s EV market this quarter.

Numbers: Fewer Cars, More E-Cars

Overall Car Registrations Decline

EVs gain ground while overall registrations decline — here’s what you need to know about the Swiss vehicle market in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year:

🚗 Passenger cars: -7 %
🚚 Vans: -15.5 %
🚛 Trucks: -16.5 %.

Economic uncertainty and investment hesitation, particularly in fleet purchases, were key drivers of the drop.

EVs Continue Their Upward Trend

🚗 BEV Passenger Cars: ↑ +8.2 % (23,200 units)
🚚 BEV Vans: ↑ +57.5 % (1,463 units)
🚛 BEV Trucks: ↑ +61.5 % (336 units)

The market share of fully electric passenger cars rose up to 20.5% - meaning every fifth newly registered car in Switzerland is electric and runs solely on battery.

Source: Data from the Federal Roads Office ASTRA, elaborated by Swisscharge.

News: Saving Costs with EVs

Study Confirms – EVs Save Money

A new ETH Zurich study shows: electric cars can be cheaper than combustion vehicles – key factors are high mileage and home charging. In that case, lower running costs outweigh the higher purchase price. «There is no use case where an electric car doesn’t make sense,» says Krispin Romang, Director of Swiss eMobility .

👉 How to save with an EV

Handelszeitung Podcast Debunks EV Myths

Hosts Andreas Engel and Wilma Fasola explain why EVs do not burn faster and dispel the myth that more EVs will lead to new nuclear power plants in Switzerland.

👉 Which myths are really «nonsense»

Porsche Launches First Charging Lounge in Switzerland

The premium fast-charging site in Signy-Avenex, near the A1 between Lausanne and Geneva, offers up to 400 kW DC and full lounge comfort. Congrats to GOFAST for the successful cooperation in expanding high-end EV charging!

👉 Discover the new Porsche Charging Lounge

EU: Electromobility Keeps Going

Strong BEV Growth Across Europe

In the first half of 2025, the EV market in Europe experienced a significant upswing. Almost a quarter (24%) of all new registrations in the EU were plug-in vehicles (xEVs).

Country Comparison

🥨 Germany: BEVs +35 %, xEVs +42 % – trend reversal achieved
🐂 Spain: highest BEV growth with +84 %, xEVs +87 %
🌲 Norway: BEV share at 94 %, xEVs at 96 % – undisputed leader
🥐 France: BEVs -6.4 %, xEVs -15 % – only major market with decline
🧀 Switzerland: BEVs +8.5 %, xEVs +8.7 % – below EU average, but stable

Source: Data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association ACEA, elaborated by Swisscharge.

Conclusion

Hybrid models remain very popular. At the same time, the market share of fully electric passenger cars is continuously increasing.
The greatest growth is visible in logistics.
This shift drives demand for robust charging infrastructure, especially fast and scalable solutions.

Swisscharge supports companies with tailored solutions – from real-time monitoring to 24/7 support.

Stay tuned – the next update follows in Q3!

(22.08.2025)

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