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Tesla’s market momentum in Europe weakened sharply in October, as the electric vehicle maker saw its regional sales nearly cut in half while Chinese competitor BYD continued its rapid ascent. According to fresh data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), Tesla recorded just 6,964 new registrations across the European Union, the UK, and the European Free Trade Association—marking a steep 48.5% year-on-year drop. The decline pushed Tesla’s regional market share down to 0.6%, compared to 1.3% during the same month last year.
Meanwhile, BYD strengthened its position in Europe with impressive growth. The Chinese automaker registered 17,470 vehicles in October, a surge of 206.8% from the previous year. BYD’s expanding footprint lifted its market share to 1.6%, allowing it to surpass Tesla in one of the world’s most competitive EV battlegrounds. The company’s advantage comes not only from its aggressive expansion strategy but also from its diverse lineup, which includes popular plug-in hybrid electric vehicles—segments that continue to see strong consumer demand despite tariffs imposed by the EU on Chinese EV imports in 2024.
Overall European car sales rose 4.9% to 1.09 million units in October, with hybrid electric vehicles maintaining their lead as the market’s dominant category. Hybrid sales climbed 7.5% to 373,171 units, highlighting a consumer shift toward more flexible electrified options—an area where BYD has a broader offering than Tesla.
Tesla’s ongoing sales slump in Europe reflects challenges that have intensified throughout 2025. Heightened competition, skepticism tied to CEO Elon Musk’s political activity, and limited traction from newly introduced lower-cost versions of the Model Y and Model 3 have all weighed on demand. The EV maker is also contending with pressure in other major markets, particularly China, where local brands continue to tighten their grip.
BYD, by contrast, has managed to maintain strong momentum despite regulatory hurdles, leveraging hybrids to sidestep some tariff pressures and solidify its rising global presence.
