Electric Cars in 2025: How the EV Market Evolved Last Year

In 2025, electromobility (e-mobility) has clearly entered a new phase in Hungary and in the Central and Eastern European region. The market for fully electric vehicles (Battery Electric Vehicles, BEVs) is no longer merely in a growth phase but is also undergoing structural transformation: corporate fleets are becoming increasingly dominant stakeholders, while infrastructure development remains a key factor in accelerating adoption.

Hungary: Strengthening BEV Market and Accelerating Growth

According to official data from the Ministry of the Interior, an average of 2,380 new green license plates were issued per month in Hungary in 2025. This means that, on an annual basis, 28,560 fully electric vehicles (BEVs) were registered, resulting in significant expansion of the domestic electric vehicle fleet. Moreover, the trend strengthened as the year progressed: in the final quarter, an average of 2,545 BEVs were registered per month. By comparison, a total of 20,107 fully electric cars were registered in Hungary in 2024, indicating a 42% year-on-year increase in 2025. Compared to 2023, the growth is even more striking: approximately 124% more electric vehicles were registered in Hungary last year.

In its latest electromobility study, PwC analyzed 40 global markets and measured an average BEV sales growth of 30%. The Hungarian market expanded at a faster pace than this, which is particularly noteworthy. The above statistics clearly demonstrate that domestic electric vehicle sales figures not only follow but exceed the global average.

Hungary’s Position in International Electromobility Growth

Globally, a 25% annual increase in electric vehicle sales was recorded in 2025. As a result of this substantial development, one in five newly sold cars worldwide was electric. Although the growth rate in Europe slowed somewhat, e-mobility nevertheless reached an important milestone: one in every twenty cars on the continent is now electric.

What Drives EV Adoption?

The most significant driver of electric vehicle uptake continues to be the availability and development of charging infrastructure. A well-covered and reliably operated charging network is one of the most effective tools for reducing the primary consumer concern associated with electric vehicles, namely “range anxiety”.

Based on user feedback, the main concerns regarding charging infrastructure include charger availability, in other words, whether a free charging point is accessible when needed. A second common concern is the location of chargers and their proximity to workplaces and various services (shopping, running errands). In addition, the cost of charging is naturally a particularly important consideration for electric vehicle users.

This is where digital solutions such as those offered by Parkl come into play: the integrated management of electric charging points, the regulation of parking and charging entitlements, and the simplification of the user experience are all critical factors in the advancement of e-mobility.

Corporate Fleets: The Engines of Electrification

Data from 2025 clearly show that corporate fleets are electrifying at a faster rate than private vehicle usage. The primary reason for this is the development of so-called life-cycle cost: more widely known as Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

With higher utilization levels, which are typical for fleet vehicles, the advantages of electric vehicles become apparent even in the short and medium term:

• Lower fuel/energy costs 

• Fewer moving parts, resulting in reduced servicing and maintenance costs 

• More predictable operation 

In many cases, these factors offset – and even exceed – the higher initial purchase price, particularly in corporate use.

It is also important to note that, within the European Union, EV sales have continued to grow despite the partial or complete withdrawal of private electric vehicle subsidies. In this context, corporate fleets have primarily driven the increase.

The rapid growth in the number of electric vehicles has a direct impact on office buildings, factories/business parks and mixed-use properties. The question is no longer whether electric charging is required, but how can it be managed efficiently, scalably and digitally.

An Electric Future

According to Parkl’s approach, e-mobility functions most effective when charging points are seamlessly integrated into the parking system, entitlement management (fleets, tenants, visitors) is handled within an automated ecosystem, and data (usage, utilization, costs) are transparent and easily reportable. Moreover, e-mobility is not solely about vehicles themselves, but also about the digitally integrated infrastructure that supports them. Efficient corporate e-mobility encompasses on-site and home charging, as well as parking and fleet management.

The key indicators for 2025 clearly demonstrate that electromobility is no longer the future. Companies and property operators that invest now in intelligent, integrated solutions can secure a long-term competitive advantage in a rapidly electrifying market.

If you would like to implement a similar digital solution to address the charging and parking challenges of your office building, please visit our website or contact us at sales@parkl.net.