[Source/Observer Network Zhou Shengming; Editor/Gao Shen] According to a report by the German media "Bild" on April 9, despite the ongoing crisis caused by US high tariffs on automobiles, Volkswagen's electric vehicle deliveries in the European market doubled year-over-year in the first quarter.
It is reported that in the first quarter of this year, Volkswagen's pure electric vehicle deliveries in Europe exceeded 150,000 units, compared to 74,400 units in the first quarter of 2024.
In addition to the strong performance in electric vehicle sales, Volkswagen's overall sales in Europe also increased significantly by 29% year-over-year in the first quarter.
"Bild" commented: "Volkswagen's 'engine' is no longer sputtering. After billions of euros in cost-cutting plans and layoffs, has the Volkswagen Group managed to steer out of trouble with electric vehicles?"
Data from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) shows that in the first quarter, Volkswagen captured nearly half (about 48%) of the electric vehicle market share in its home country, Germany.
The data indicates that from January to March 2025, Germany registered a total of 112,968 pure electric vehicles. Among them, Volkswagen topped the list with 25,393 units, followed by BMW with 10,315 units. Skoda, Audi, and Seat under the Volkswagen Group reached 9,258, 8,634, and 8,063 units respectively.
In addition, Mercedes-Benz delivered 7,090 electric vehicles, ranking sixth. Notably, Tesla's sales in Germany fell to 4,935 units in the first quarter, ranking eighth. Last year, Tesla ranked first in Germany in the first quarter and third for the whole year.
Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume expressed satisfaction. In an interview with "Bild", he stated: "We are the clear leader in the European electric vehicle market. Our deliveries have doubled in our home market, and seven of the ten best-selling pure electric models in Germany come from the Volkswagen Group – our unique product offensive has successfully entered the market."
"The Volkswagen Group has completed its 'homework.' Now we need to accelerate and move into the fast lane," Blume added.
However, Volkswagen is still "actively working to reduce costs." Moreover, Blume also expressed expectations for the German government: "Now it is also time for Germany to catch up. We are currently experiencing unprecedented economic policy challenges globally. We urgently need clear political impetus at this moment to consolidate Germany's industrial position."
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