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Tesla sales plunge across Europe

Tesla experienced a sharp decline in electric vehicle sales across Europe in early 2025, including a 62% drop in the UK during April.
This downturn followed growing competition from local brands and backlash against Tesla CEO Elon Musk's political ties and public gestures.
While overall electric vehicle sales rose by 23.9% in the EU's first quarter, Tesla's sales fell 36% in Europe and 45% in the EU specifically.
A survey of 100,000 Germans found 94% unwilling to buy Tesla, citing Musk's alignment with Trump and controversial onstage gestures as deterrents.
The sales decline threatens Tesla's market position as Chinese rival BYD grows rapidly, with some analysts predicting a difficult second quarter in 2025.

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Algemeen Dagblad

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Zeit Online

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18 days ago·Portugal

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Jalopnik

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18 days ago

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Tesla sales plunge in Europe, adding to carmaker’s woes

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19 days ago·New York, United States

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