Tesla registrations in Europe fell 48.5% in October to 6,964 units

Tesla just posted yet another one of its worst months in Europe. Sales dropped to 6,964 units in October, crashing 48.5% from the same time last year, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). That’s the company’s 10th straight monthly decline in the region. And while Tesla stumbled, the rest of the EV market sprinted ahead. Total electric vehicle registrations across Europe (covering the UK and the European Free Trade Association) jumped by 32.9%. Even total car registrations across all types went up by 4.9%. EVs now hold a 16.4% share of Europe’s auto market. Tesla? Just 1.6%, down from 2.4% a year ago. The newer Model Y couldn’t reverse the trend. Neither could the hype. Blame it on surging Chinese competition or on Elon Musk’s fading reputation across European markets. Whatever it is, Tesla’s not winning here anymore. Chinese rivals take the wheel as Tesla slumps Year-to-date numbers...

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