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India’s Electric Car Sales Surge While Tesla’s European Registrations Falter

The UK’s £650 million grant roll-out has pushed Chinese automakers to record registrations against a backdrop of steep Tesla declines in Europe

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Overview

  • India’s electric passenger vehicle sales soared to 15,423 units in July, marking a 93% year-on-year increase.
  • Tata Motors led the Indian EV market with 6,019 July sales, though its share fell to 38% amid intensified competition.
  • Tesla saw UK registrations tumble 59.9% to 987 units in July and recorded declines of over 55% in Germany and the Netherlands.
  • BYD outpaced Tesla with 3,184 new energy vehicle registrations in the UK and 1,126 in Germany, capturing growing European market share.
  • Australia set a July record with 110,316 new vehicle registrations as plug-in hybrid sales jumped 81% and SUVs accounted for 61% of the market.