2025 Bundestag election: What car buyers expect from the new government

The Germans have voted. We tell you what expectations car buyers in particular have of the new government.

The Bundestag election is over and the future of mobility was one of the big campaign topics. While the parties are debating subsidies, bans and infrastructure, a recent flash survey by the online car portal Carwow with more than 1,000 participants shows that car buyers have clear expectations.

Promote or not promote e-mobility? The majority has an opinion

Electric cars have long been more than a niche topic, but for many car enthusiasts, the change is not happening fast enough. 56% of those surveyed are calling on the new federal government to provide additional financial incentives for the purchase of e-cars. At the same time, almost 60% cite the high acquisition costs as the main reason for not buying an electric car yet. The conclusion is obvious: Without financial support, the switch remains unaffordable for many. But not everyone is convinced. 44% are against further subsidies.

Combustion engine phase-out: One date, many opinions

2035 is to put an end to new combustion engines - at least according to the current EU decision. But is this really the right way? Opinions differ. While 18% of those surveyed see the end as a decisive step for climate protection, many remain skeptical. 30% consider the topic to be unimportant, for 26% other topics are in the foreground. A quarter of respondents (26%) would like to see realistic transitional arrangements. This is where a fundamental conflict becomes clear: How much change is reasonable – and above all for whom?

Obstacles to buying an e-car

Among those who are not currently thinking about buying an electric car, the still dauntingly high purchase price (59%) dominates. Concerns about an inadequate charging infrastructure (42%) and possible range problems (40%) also influence the purchase decision. Electric cars are currently only worthwhile if they can be charged at home or at work. The costs for this are less than half as high as for public charging.

In addition to government subsidies, targeted investments are also necessary: 47% of respondents call for an increased expansion of the charging infrastructure, while 45% are in favor of promoting alternative drive technologies and better battery solutions.

Philipp Sayler von Amende, Managing Director of Carwow Germany, classifies the results: "Our survey shows that the willingness to change is there – but not at any price. A nationwide charging infrastructure, the promotion of alternative drive technologies and improved battery technology, as well as realistic subsidy concepts are the levers that the next federal government must turn to ensure that electromobility really arrives in everyday life."