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Tesla Nordic Sales Tumble as Swedish Registrations Sink to 133 in October

Escalating union blockades in Sweden are choking deliveries.

A Tesla Model Y travels down the highway near Oceanside,  California, U.S., October, 16, 2025.    REUTERS/Mike Blake

Overview

  • Sweden recorded just 133 Tesla registrations in October, an 89% year‑on‑year drop that left the brand with a sliver of the market.
  • Mobility Sweden data show year‑to‑date registrations at 5,843 through October, down 64.8% versus the same period in 2024.
  • October brought steep falls across the region, with registrations down 86% in Denmark and 50% in Norway, while France saw a modest 2.4% rise.
  • IF Metall’s action widened as trucking giant Linde halted all Tesla work and Kone moves to stop on Nov. 6, prompting Tesla to reroute cars via German ferry imports.
  • Aggressive discounts, including a SEK 40,000 trade‑in bonus and 0% financing, have not reversed declines as a limited, ageing lineup faces fiercer competition from legacy and Chinese EV brands.