Tesla’s EU Sales Slump 52% In April

Sales of Tesla vehicles in the European Union plummeted by more than half in April, while Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers gained ground, according to the continent's automotive trade body, Taimaz Szirnis reported for Agence France-Presse (AFP).

For the first four months of 2025, Tesla’s sales in the region dropped 46.1% year-over-year, totaling 41,677 vehicles. Photo: Tesla Europe X

Although overall electric car sales rose across the EU’s 27 member states, Tesla’s market share dropped sharply amid scrutiny over CEO Elon Musk’s relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump and the aging lineup of Tesla models.

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) reported that Tesla sold only 5,475 cars in the EU in April, a 52.6% decline compared to the same month last year.

For the first four months of 2025, Tesla’s sales in the region dropped 46.1% year-over-year, totaling 41,677 vehicles.

Once the dominant EV brand in Europe, Tesla was overtaken in April by 10 competitors, including Volkswagen, BMW, Renault, and China’s BYD, according to data from JATO Dynamics.

Tesla had already announced in April that its global sales fell 13% in the first quarter of the year, citing production losses due to an upgrade to its Model Y. The decline adds further pressure on Musk and the company amid intensifying competition and shifting market dynamics.