Even if battery-electric vehicles sales rose 27.8%, Tesla’s sales in Europe fell 49% compared to last month, indicating that its Model Y upgrade has yet to improve the image.
ACEA data shows overall car sales in Europe fell 0.3% year-on-year. The electric and plug-in hybrid models have helped record the most powerful growth and balance losses elsewhere.
Tesla’s continued slides in Europe reflect a shift from US EV manufacturers as competition with Chinese brands gains strength. Some buyers also oppose Elon Musk’s political views.
According to Reuters ReportEuropean automakers are under pressure to cut local costs and face headwinds from US tariffs on imports and slowing the global economy. The resulting uncertainty clouds the industry’s outlook despite alleviating trade tensions between Washington and Beijing.
After an increase of 2.8% in March, April registrations (EFTAs) at the European Union, the UK and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) fell to 1.07 million units. Sales at the state-owned SAIC Motors rose 24.5%, with Mitsubishi falling 22.1% and Mazda falling 24.5%.
Tesla delivery In Europe, it has now declined 49% year-on-year for four months, with its market share almost half of 0.7% from 1.3%.
EU car sales fall for the fourth consecutive month
Looking at the EU alone, total car sales fell 1.2% year-on-year, marking the fourth consecutive month of decline. Among those figures, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) registrations increased by 26.4%, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) increased by 7.8%, and hybrid electricity (HEVs) rose by 20.8%.
In April, the electrified model accounted for 59.2% of all passenger car registrations, up from 47.7% the previous year.
Among the major EU markets, Spain saw sales increase of 7.1% and Italy increased by 2.7%, while France and Germany recorded a decline of 5.6% and 0.2%, respectively.
Europeans are buying more electric vehicles due to strict emissions rules and low prices despite trade tensions, overall slower sales and potential factory closures.
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