Vehicle registration and safety updates in Germany

Recent updates regarding vehicle administration in Germany highlight the digital transition of car registration processes. The eVB number (electronic insurance confirmation) serves as the official digital proof of liability insurance required for vehicle registration, replacing paper documents to streamline administrative workflows.

Through the internet-based vehicle registration (i-Kfz) system, owners can register vehicles online, including seasonal and electric vehicle plates, provided they have an ID card with an activated eID function. This digital process allows drivers to operate vehicles immediately after receiving digital confirmation, bypassing the need to wait for postal delivery of physical documents.

In terms of vehicle safety, Euro NCAP 2025 testing results show that several Skoda models, including the Elroq, Enyaq, and Octavia, have achieved five-star ratings. The electric Elroq specifically demonstrated high performance in adult occupant protection, scoring 90 percent in that category.