# Germany faces energy tax losses as EV sales rise

https://mins.news/en/item/64107

- DW, 2026-09-18 10:55 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-faces-energy-tax-losses-as-ev-sales-rise/a-79320422?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Germany’s rapid shift to electric vehicles is reducing revenue from gasoline and diesel energy taxes. As EV sales grow, policymakers face pressure to find new funding for roads and transport infrastructure. An expert warned that without tax changes, the road system could cost the federal government billions of euros.

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