US EditionVolkswagen, BMW electric cars outsell Tesla in Europe
- Tesla's vehicle sales in the European Union dropped by 49% in the first two months of 2025, with new registrations totaling 19,046 according to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association .
- Elon Musk's political activities have sparked backlash against Tesla, resulting in arson and attacks on showrooms and factories, highlighting tensions in the market.
- Tesla's market share in Europe fell to 9.6% in February, its lowest in five years, while the brand faced increasing competition from new Chinese electric vehicles, reported by JATO Dynamics.
- Overall, while Tesla's sales are declining, the broader market for battery electric vehicles saw a 26.1% increase compared to February 2024, according to ACEA.
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Chinese automakers overtake Tesla Europe’s EV market in February
Chinese automakers, including BYD, Polestar and XPeng, outsold Tesla in Europe in February, data from research firm JATO Dynamics showed on Monday, highlighting the growing competitiveness of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs).
Tesla sales fall in Europe as BYD and Xiaomi race ahead
The NewsTesla’s European sales plummeted in February, with the automaker under pressure from fast-growing Chinese rivals and consumers wary of Elon Musk’s links to US President Donald Trump. Overall sales in 28 European countries were 44% lower last month year-on-year, figures that coincided with the latest evidence of Chinese electric vehicle makers’ ambitions for dominance: Xiaomi Tuesday raised $5.5 billion in a share sale aimed at expanding …
Sales of electric cars have increased by 28% since the beginning of the year in the EU, while sales of Tesla have fallen by 49%.
Despite a market falling by 3% over the first two months of the year, sales of 100% electric cars have never been so high for January and February. A dynamic that the brand of Elon Musk does not benefit.
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