Export Market · Europe
Germany
Germany demands full EU type approval (WVTA) — the highest compliance bar, but also the gateway to the EU market. NEV imports additionally require battery passport compliance.
Key Import Facts
| Type approval | EU WVTA required |
|---|---|
| Registration | TÜV / DEKRA technical checks |
| NEV rule | Battery passport obligation |
| Top demand | EV sedans, premium SUVs, commercial vans |
What Importers Should Know
EV sedans and premium SUVs lead interest from dealers; commercial vans are the fastest-growing Chinese import segment.
Questions Buyers Ask
Can I sell a Chinese EV in Germany?
Yes — with EU WVTA and battery passport documentation; factory cooperation shortens approval.
What role do TÜV checks play?
Registration requires technical inspection; conformity files must match the imported batch.
Is RHD an issue?
No — Germany is LHD; EU homologation covers LHD builds.