# In the birthplace of the automobile, electric cars are now king

> For the first time, battery electric vehicles were the most popular powertrain in Germany in June, setting a new sales record as the birthplace of the automobile moves forward into the next stage of its evolution.

- **Source:** [Electrek](https://electrek.co/2026/07/17/in-the-birthplace-of-the-automobile-electric-cars-are-now-king/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a5a734f046b8ae0fd63c555)
- **Published:** 2026-07-17
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #ev
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