Tesla lose more Earth in Europe, while BYD make gains

Tesla sales in Europe and the United Kingdom decreased by about half, according to the data issued on Tuesday European auto manufacturers Association. In April, Tesla sold 7261 cars in the European Union, the European Free Trade Association, and the United Kingdom, a 49 % decrease on an annual basis.

The decrease in sales is especially worrying that Tesla recently launched a new Y, a type of version that usually attracts more consumers. A closer view of car sales in the region shows that Tesla’s competitors have not tested the same decrease, indicating that the political activities of the CEO Elon Musk and its compatibility with US President Donald Trump A major effect on the brand.

Tesla sales struggled for several months in the world. Tesla recorded 336,681 deliveryThe worst semester performance in more than two years. This decrease in sales came as musk Dujidthe “Consulting Body” This resulted in thousands of federal employees and tried to eliminate the entire agencies and programs. His participation in the government has proven that Unpopular This musk publicly stated that it would re -focus its efforts on Tesla.

In April, new auto records in the European Union, the United Kingdom and Efta, such as Sweden and Norway, decreased by 0.3 percent to 1,077,186 units on an annual basis, with the vision of the largest gas vehicles and diesel.

EV sales are still a smaller share of the total market but continue to see growth. EV sales grew by 27.8 % to 184,685 cars in April compared to the same month in 2024. Meanwhile, hybrid was larger with 31 % in sales.

At the same time, numbers Issued last week From Market Research, Jato Dynamics shows Chinese manufacturers such as BYD ground gain despite the customs tariff by the European Union. EVS records by Chinese auto manufacturers in April increased by 59 % on an annual basis, reaching approximately 15,300 units, according to Jato Dynamics.