Overview

• Tesla's April 2025 sales in Europe plummeted by 33% to 81% across six major markets, including Germany, France, and Sweden.
• Germany recorded a 45.9% decline in Tesla sales, contrasting with a 53.5% growth in overall EV registrations in the country.
• Chinese EV manufacturer BYD achieved significant growth, leveraging competitive pricing and faster charging technology to capture market share.
• Protests and vandalism targeting Tesla facilities and vehicles have escalated in response to Elon Musk's political endorsements of right-wing parties.
• Tesla sales in Norway and Italy bucked the trend, with increases of 12% and 29% respectively, though broader European performance remains weak.