Survey: High Prices - What Car Buyers Pay on Average - German Car Prices Stay Stubbornly High in 2025—Except for EVs

Car prices in Germany remained high in 2025, with little relief for buyers. Both new and used vehicles stayed expensive, though some segments saw slight drops. Electric cars, in particular, became more affordable as the year progressed.

The average cost of a new car reached €44,560 in 2025, up 2.4% from the previous year. Gasoline models were the cheapest at €33,150, while plug-in hybrids topped the list at €64,570. Diesel and electric vehicles averaged €50,030 and €47,160 respectively.

Used car prices also stayed high, averaging €18,310 in 2025—a 1.6% dip from 2024. Despite this small drop, prices have remained above €18,000 since 2022, with the 2022 average at €18,800. Electric cars saw the most noticeable change. Their average price for the year was €47,160, but monthly figures dropped steadily. Starting at €38,488 in January, costs fell to €34,458 by December. The price gap between electric and gasoline cars also shrank, from over €7,300 at the start of the year to just €1,340 by the end.

German car buyers faced persistent high costs in 2025, with only modest declines in some areas. Electric vehicles became more competitive as their prices fell, narrowing the difference with traditional fuel models. Overall, the market showed little sign of major price reductions.