BERGISCH GLADBACH (dpa-AFX) - Germany will "fall far short" of the German government's target of 15 million electric vehicles by 2030, according to industry expert Stefan Bratzel. A reality check is needed," the head of the Center of Automotive Management (CAM) in Bergisch Gladbach said Tuesday. Political goals would have to be reconciled with the necessary measures.

The federal government requires the purchase of an E-car at the moment still with up to 4500 euros. From September 1, commercial buyers no longer get a subsidy. They account for two-thirds of new registrations. From next January, the federal government will reduce the subsidy to a maximum of 3000 euros.

The number of battery-powered cars (BEVs) in Germany rose to just under 1.2 million in the first half of the year - that corresponds to a 2.4 percent share of a stock of just over 49 million cars. According to the Federal Motor Transport Authority, 220,000 BEVs were newly registered in the first half of the year. According to Bratzel, 750,000 new BEVs would be required this year to achieve the targeted rapid ramp-up. However, only 450,000 new registrations are realistic. On the current growth path, a stock of 7 to 8 million electric vehicles can be expected by 2030 - half as many as planned by the government.

According to Bratzel, most BEVs on German roads are from VW (207,000), followed at some distance by Tesla (146,000) and Renault (113,000). Hyundai, Smart, BMW, Opel, Audi, Mercedes and Fiat followed in the midfield. Still less visible are Chinese brands such as MG (17 000), Volvo, (9500), BYD (1448), Nio (844) and Great Wall (640). The share of SUVs and off-road vehicles in pure e-cars grew from just under 26 percent to more than 35 percent since the middle of last year, according to CAM./rol/DP/mis