Tesla losing ground in Europe: sales down 49% in April - media

In April 2025, sales of Tesla electric vehicles in Europe decreased by 49% compared to the same period last year. This was a result of increasing competition from Chinese automakers and negative perception of Elon Musk's political activity, reports UNN with reference to Investing.com.

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According to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), in April, Tesla sold 5,475 cars on the European market, which is 52.6% less than in April 2024.

In total, in the first four months of 2025, the company's sales in Europe decreased by 46.1%, to 41,677 units, - writes BILD.

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD overtook Tesla for the first time in terms of sales in Europe, selling 7,231 cars against Tesla's 7,165, notes MarketWatch.

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A significant decrease in Tesla sales was observed in key European countries: in Sweden - by 81%, in the Netherlands - by 74%, in Denmark - by 67%, in France - by 59%, in Great Britain - by 62%, - notes metal.com.

Analysts attribute the drop in Tesla sales to the negative reaction of European consumers to Elon Musk's political activity, in particular his support for far-right parties in Europe and close ties with the Donald Trump administration, summarizes Euronews.

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BYD is actively expanding its presence in Europe, offering affordable models, such as the Dolphin Surf, at a price of about 23 thousand euros, which is 19 thousand dollars cheaper than the most affordable Tesla car.

The company is also investing in the development of a service network and production in the European market, - writes Business Insider.

Let us remind you

In 2024, Tesla was the leader in the European electric vehicle market, but in 2025 the company faced a number of challenges, including the Model Y update and growing competition from Chinese manufacturers. In general, in the first four months of 2025, electric vehicle sales in Europe increased by 27.8%, while Tesla's market share decreased from 1.3% to 0.7%, - reminds Reuters.

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