Structured EV data by CarsMultiverse · Updated 17 July 2026 · Prices verified July 2026
10 electric cars compared in Germany: local list prices, range, efficiency and what each really costs to charge at German electricity rates. The cheapest EV on sale is the Citroën ë-C3 You at €20,140; the cheapest to run is the Tesla Model Y Standard at €4.62 per 100 km of home charging. Driving electric here costs on average 2.6× less per kilometre than a comparable petrol car.
Assumptions used on this page: household electricity at €0.35/kWh (GlobalPetrolPrices, latest published national average), 15,000 km per year, home charging. Range figures are WLTP. Prices are base list prices before options and before incentives.
Every major EV on sale in Germany: the data
| Model | Battery (kWh) | Range (WLTP, km) | kWh/100km | List price | After max incentive | Charging / 100km | Charging / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citroën ë-C3 You | 29.3 | 215 | 16.5 | €20,140 | €14,140 | €5.82 | €873 |
| Renault 5 E-Tech Evolution (40 kWh) | 40 | 312 | 14.8 | €28,000 | €22,000 | €5.22 | €783 |
| Volkswagen ID.3 Trend | 50 | 417 | 14.0 | €33,995 | €27,995 | €4.94 | €741 |
| Skoda Elroq 60 | 59 | 428 | 15.1 | €37,390 | €31,390 | €5.33 | €799 |
| Tesla Model Y Standard | 69.5 | 534 | 13.1 | €39,990 | €33,990 | €4.62 | €693 |
| Cupra Born (58 kWh) | 58 | 450 | 14.2 | €39,990 | €33,990 | €5.01 | €752 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 Pure | 58 | 436 | 15.9 | €40,580 | €34,580 | €5.61 | €842 |
| Skoda Enyaq 60 | 58 | 455 | 15.0 | €42,990 | €36,990 | €5.29 | €794 |
| BMW iX1 eDrive20 | 65.2 | 514 | 14.3 | €49,400 | €43,400 | €5.05 | €757 |
| Volkswagen ID.7 Pro | 77 | 619 | 14.6 | €54,505 | €48,505 | €5.15 | €773 |
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Incentives in Germany
Purchase grant of up to €6,000, income-based, applying retroactively from 1 January 2026 – ‘after incentive’ shows the maximum. Full details in our EV incentives tracker and the 2026 global incentive ranking.
Charging in Germany
At €0.35/kWh, a typical 60 kWh battery costs about €21 to fill at home. Public rapid charging typically costs 2–3× the home rate. Petrol here averages €2.06/litre, so a comparable petrol car costs about €13.38 per 100 km — see the 36-country EV savings ranking for how this market compares globally. Find chargers and dealers on our Germany hub or the live map.
Methodology & sources
Prices are current base list prices collected July 2026 from manufacturer price lists (VW, Skoda, Cupra, Citroën) plus ADAC and carwow.de. Efficiency figures are official WLTP consumption where published, otherwise estimated from battery and range (marked in the CSV). Electricity price: GlobalPetrolPrices household average, converted at 16-Jul-2026 exchange rates. Prices and specs change frequently — confirm with the manufacturer before purchase. Spotted an error? Tell us.
FAQ
What is the cheapest electric car in Germany in 2026?
The Citroën ë-C3 You, from €20,140 before incentives.
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Germany?
At home, about €0.35 per kWh — roughly €5.20 per 100 km for a typical EV, or around €781 per year at 15,000 km.
Is an EV cheaper to run than petrol in Germany?
Yes — on energy costs alone, about 2.6× cheaper per kilometre at current prices (€5.20 vs €13.38 per 100 km).
