Tesla loses more position in Europe, and BYD benefits

Tesla sales in Europe and the UK have fallen almost half, according to data released on Tuesday. European Automobile Manufacturers Association. In April, Tesla sold 7,261 vehicles in the European Union, the European Free Trade Association and the UK, down 49% year-on-year.

The decline in sales is particularly surprising given Tesla’s recent launch of a new Model Y vehicle. This is usually a type of release that attracts more consumers. A closer look at car sales in the region shows that Tesla’s competitors have not experienced the same decline, suggesting that CEO Elon Musk’s political activities are consistent with US President Donald Trump. Effects of characteristics on brands.

Tesla sales have been struggling for months around the world. Tesla recorded it 336,681 deliveryworst quarterly performance in over two years. The flooding of that sale came as musk Led Doge, “Advisory Body” It sought to fire thousands of federal employees and eliminate the agency and the entire program. His involvement in the government has proven to be so Unpopular Musk publicly said he was refocusing his efforts on Tesla.

In April, new vehicle registrations in EU, UK and EFTA countries such as Sweden and Norway saw the biggest decline in gas and diesel vehicles, down 0.3% from the previous year to 1,077,186 units.

EV sales still have a lower market share, but continue to grow. EV sales increased 27.8% in April to 184,685 units compared to the same month in 2024. Meanwhile, the Hybrid made its biggest jump with 31% sales.

Meanwhile, the numbers It was released last week Market research firm Jato Dynamics shows that Chinese manufacturers like BYD will win position despite tariffs by the EU. According to Jato Dynamics, the registration of EVs performed by Chinese automakers in April rose 59% year-on-year to nearly 15,300 units.