Tesla’s European car sales fall as customers switch to Chinese EVs

Tesla New car sales in Europe fell for a fifth consecutive month in May, according to data From the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) because customers rotate cheaper Chinese electric vehicles.

The data published Wednesday by ACEA revealed that Tesla’s car sales in the European Union, Great Britain and the European Free-Free Cradem Association fell to 13,863 units in May, down 27.9% in annual shift.

Tesla’s European market share also dropped to 1.2% against 1.8% in May 2024.

The figures strengthen a downward regional trend for the American manufacturer of the EV, which has undergone a brand and damage to reputation in part due to the incendiary rhetoric and the political activity of the CEO Elon Musk.

Musk spent nearly $ 300 million to help re -election US President Donald Trump and then led a tumultuous initiative to reduce federal agencies. Demonstrations broke out among Tesla dealerships across Europe in response.

Tesla CEO has since left the Trump administration, in the middle of a bitter online quarrel with the American president.

Chinese manufacturers have maintained their solid momentum on the new cars market in Europe in May despite the European Union prices on Electric Vehicles in Beijing.

Chinese car manufacturers sold 65,808 units last month and more than doubled their market share in the region at 5.9%, according to data Posted Tuesday by Jato Dynamics.

Tesla continues to combat the increase in competition from traditional car manufacturers, as well as Chinese players. Auto Giant Byd, for example, was recently found Have sold more pure electric cars in Europe than Tesla for the first time.

We had thought that the compact sport utility vehicle on the Y Tesla de Tesla model could help offer a turnaround in the company’s fortune. The model was recently there find Being determining in the supply of a rebound in new cars sales in Norway.