Tesla’s sales slump continues in Europe amid Elon Musk backlash

Sales of Tesla’s Model Y midsize SUV were down 56 percent in February in Europe, including an 81 percent drop in Germany, where it is built. (TESLA)

March 20, 2025 11:02 AM

Sales of Tesla’s Model Y midsize SUV were down 56 percent in February in Europe, including an 81 percent drop in Germany, where it is built. (TESLA)

Tesla’s European sales continued their freefall in February, as the EV maker’s registrations slumped 44 percent compared with February 2024, following a decline of 45 percent in January, according to figures from market researcher Dataforce.

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