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Tesla Europe Sales Surge 46.5% as Recovery Gains Momentum

Wall Street Journal US Business •
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Tesla posted strong European sales growth in April, with new-car registrations rising sharply after a prolonged slump. The 46.5% year-over-year increase to 10,654 units signals the company is regaining traction in a key market.

Sales in the EU alone climbed over 67% to 9,169 vehicles, marking the third consecutive month of improvement. March showed an 84% jump while February posted nearly 12% growth - the first positive month since December 2024.

The rebound follows a difficult 2025 period when Tesla faced customer backlash over CEO Elon Musk's ties to the Trump administration and intense competition from Chinese automaker BYD, which captured significant European market share.

These registration figures suggest Tesla's European strategy is finally gaining momentum after months of declining sales and brand challenges.