Volkswagen urges government incentives to win over private EV buyers

NAMPA / DPA

2025-08-15

Emden, Germany (dpa) - Volkswagen is calling for greater government support to accelerate the shift to electric vehicles. "We need a clear signal and targeted state incentives to overcome private buyers' scepticism and boost demand in this segment," sales chief Martin Sander said on Friday. Speaking in Emden, northern Germany, Sander noted that the majority of new electric vehicle registrations currently come from corporate customers, who benefit......

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