Tesla brand damage? U.S. registrations sink 11% in January as EV rivals surge 44%

Tesla Cybertruck had 2,807 U.S. registrations in January, lower than last year's monthly average. — Tesla's Cybertruck had 2,807 U.S. registrations in January, lower than last year's monthly average. (LAURENCE ILIFF/AUTOMOTIVE NEWS)

March 12, 2025 10:38 AM

Tesla’s new U.S. registrations fell 11 percent in January while rival electric vehicle makers enjoyed a 44 percent surge, led by Ford, Chevrolet and Volkswagen, S&P Global Mobility data showed.

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