Tesla Sees 100% Portugal, 55% France Sales Growth, Launches $59,990 Cybertruck
Tesla’s February European sales jumped over 100% in Portugal and 55% in France, with UK and Germany figures pending. The automaker launched a $59,990 dual-motor Cybertruck and cut its Cyberbeast price to $99,990, while a judge upheld a $243 million Autopilot crash verdict.
1. Strong European Sales Momentum
In February, Tesla’s deliveries in Portugal surged over 100% year-over-year and climbed 55% in France, signaling accelerating demand in key European markets with further performance reports expected from the UK and Germany this week.
2. Cybertruck Pricing Strategy
The company introduced a dual-motor all-wheel-drive Cybertruck priced at $59,990, its most affordable variant yet, while reducing the high-end Cyberbeast model’s sticker price from $114,990 to $99,990 to boost market competitiveness.
3. Legal Setback from Autopilot Verdict
A federal judge upheld a $243 million jury award related to a fatal collision involving Autopilot in Florida, underscoring persistent regulatory and litigation risks linked to the automaker’s driver-assistance technology.