Trend reversal after a lull: e-cars in Saxony are growing strongly

Experts praise progress, but warn of a need to catch up

"We have always said that the future belongs to e-mobility," said Jens Katzek, Managing Director of the Automotive Cluster East Germany (ACOD). Eastern German locations and suppliers have undergone a "remarkably rapid transformation". The technology has improved and the charging infrastructure has also developed further. ADAC Saxony sees increased ranges as the main reason for the renewed growth in interest in e-cars. However, significantly greater ranges, shorter charging times, a denser network of charging stations and lower prices are still needed.

Overall car density remains high

While the proportion of electric cars is increasing, the overall number of cars remains at a high level. As of January 1, 2025, there were 542 cars per 1,000 inhabitants in Saxony, according to the State Statistical Office. Although this put the Free State around eight percent below the national average (590), the density increased slightly compared to the previous year.

There are clear differences between urban and rural areas. The Erzgebirgskreis had the highest figure with 638 cars per 1,000 inhabitants, followed by the Vogtlandkreis and the district of Bautzen. Car density was significantly lower in the independent cities of Chemnitz and Dresden. The lowest figure was recorded in Leipzig with 384 cars per 1,000 inhabitants - also the second-lowest figure in Germany.

Despite slight decreases in Leipzig and Dresden, car density rose in several districts, including the Erzgebirgskreis and the district of Nordsachsen (both up 1.3 percent). Overall, this shows that There are still a lot of cars on Saxony's roads - and they are increasingly powered by electricity.

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