Tesla UK Registrations Plunge 37% as Chinese EV Sales Soar
Tesla's UK vehicle registrations fell 37% year-over-year to 2,422 units in February, down from 3,852, as Chinese EV makers surged. BYD’s UK sales climbed 83% while overall February new car registrations rose 7.2% to 90,100, the strongest February since 2004.
1. UK Vehicle Sales Decline
Tesla UK vehicle registrations declined 37% year-over-year to 2,422 units in February, marking the steepest drop among major EV manufacturers in the market. The downturn coincided with intensified competition as BYD’s registrations jumped 83% to capture growing demand for Chinese brands in Europe.
2. Broader UK Market Trends
Overall UK new car registrations rose 7.2% to 90,100 units in February, the strongest performance since 2004, driven by a rebound in private retail demand. Tesla noted that monthly registration data may not reflect actual deliveries due to batch shipments, with orders and bookings in January–February outpacing the previous two years.