Tesla’s European car sales fall as customers switch to Chinese EVs
A group of activists criticizing Elon Musk and Tesla policies, on April 12, 2025, the United Kingdom organized a protest outside the Tesla dealer in the London Park Royal Region.
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Tesla New car sales in Europe fell in a fifth plain month in May. data The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), customers are turning to cheaper Chinese electric vehicles.
The data published by ACEA on Wednesday found that Tesla’s automobile sales in the European Union, England and the European Free Trade Association fell to 13,863 units in May with a decrease of 27.9% annually.
Tesla’s European market share fell from 1.8% to 1.2% in May 2024.
The figures strengthen a downward regional tendency for the US EV Maker, which has brand and reputation damage due to the fire -making rhetoric and political activity of CEO Elon Musk.
Musk spent approximately $ 300 million to help US President Donald Trump re -election, and then made a turbulent attempt to cut the federal agencies. In response, protests exploded in Tesla dealers throughout Europe.
Tesla CEO left the Trump administration in the middle of a bitter online case with the US President.
Despite the tariffs of the European Union in Beijing’s homes, Chinese manufacturers gained strong momentum in Europe’s new automobile market in May.
Chinese car manufacturers sold 65,808 units last month and doubled their market shares to 5.9%. data It was published on Tuesday by JATO Dynamics.
Tesla continues to fight rising from traditional car manufacturers and Chinese players. For example, Auto Giant BYD has recently sold Tesla for the first time in Europe.
Tesla’s renewed model Y compact sports public vehicle was thought to help to provide a return in the firm’s reserve. Model Y has recently been found to be effective in offering a rebound on new automobile sales in Norway.
