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Germany once again proves to be Europe’s largest EV market, with 531,799 BEVs and PHEVs registered in the first six months of 2026

As Volkswagen prepares to end vehicle production at its Osnabrück plant in 2027 and considers the future of four German sites as existing vehicle models are phased out, the transformation of Germany's auto industry is gathering pace as EV sales continue to gain ground across the country.

Germany once again proves to be Europe’s largest EV market, with 531,799 BEVs and PHEVs registered in the first six months of 2026

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As Volkswagen prepares to end vehicle production at its Osnabrück plant in 2027 and considers the future of four German sites as existing vehicle models are phased out, the transformation of Germany's auto industry is gathering pace as EV sales continue to gain ground across the country.

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As Volkswagen prepares to end vehicle production at its Osnabrück plant in 2027 and considers the future of four German sites as existing vehicle models are phased out, the transformation of Germany's auto industry is gathering pace as EV sales continue to gain ground across the country.

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