German road transport remains overwhelmingly dependent on diesel and gasoline, limiting progress toward decarbonization despite rising electric vehicle sales
Executive summary: In 2024, diesel and gasoline accounted for over 97% of the energy consumed by German road transport, even as electric vehicle registrations increased. The continued reliance on fossil fuels in transport slows decarbonization, maintains high oil demand, and challenges national and EU climate goals. German Federal Ministry of Transport, automotive manufacturers, energy companies, and consumers. Policy makers may strengthen EV incentives, tighten fleet emission standards, and expand public charging networks to accelerate the shift away from diesel and gasoline.
The 2024 evaluation shows that diesel and gasoline still supply more than 97% of the energy used in Germany’s road transport sector. Electric vehicles have grown, but their share of total energy consumption remains marginal, indicating that fleet turnover and charging infrastructure are not yet sufficient to displace fossil fuels. This persistence prolongs carbon emissions from transport and keeps oil demand elevated, complicating Germany’s climate targets and exposing the sector to future regulatory tightening.
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