In 2023, the total distance driven by personal cars in Germany reached 594 billion kilometers, indicating an increase of 3 billion kilometers compared to the previous year. This was the first rise since 2018, after five consecutive years of decline. However, the average distance driven per vehicle decreased again in 2024 to 12,309 kilometers. The growth in total mileage was primarily due to an increase in the number of vehicles, with gasoline and diesel cars making up the bulk of the distance driven. Diesel cars remain popular among frequent drivers for their cost-effectiveness.
In 2023, personal cars registered in Germany covered 594 billion kilometers, which was 3 billion kilometers more than the previous year and marked the first increase since 2018.
Despite the increase in total distance driven, the average distance covered per car fell again in 2024, continuing a trend of declines for at least ten consecutive years.
The increase in distance covered is primarily attributed to the higher number of vehicles on the road, with gasoline and diesel vehicles accounting for most of the driving.
In 2024, petrol cars averaged 9,555 kilometers driven, while diesel cars had a significantly higher average of 16,984 kilometers, reflecting their popularity for frequent drivers.
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