Tesla Europe Sales Fall 17% to 8,075 Units, Market Share Slips
Tesla sold 8,075 electric vehicles in Europe in January, a 17% year-over-year decline that cut its market share to 0.8% from 1.0%. European new car registrations fell 3.9% while BEV registrations grew 13.9%, representing 19.3% of the market and underlining rising competition.
1. European Market Overview
New car registrations in the EU fell 3.9% in January as BEV registrations rose 13.9%, boosting electric vehicles to 19.3% of the total market.
2. Tesla January Sales Decline
Tesla delivered 8,075 units in Europe during January, marking a 17% year-over-year drop that trimmed its market share to 0.8% from 1.0%. The company plans to deploy its Full Self-Driving system in Europe by February 2026.
3. BYD's European Surge
BYD sold 18,242 electric vehicles in Europe in January, a 165% increase that raised its market share to 1.8% and positioned it ahead of Tesla as the leading Chinese EV maker in the region.