GreenergyDaily

Dec. 23, 2025

Tesla's Europe sales contracted in November, data showed on Tuesday, while Chinese rival BYD logged strong year-on-year growth and a steadily increasing market share in the region.

Tesla's sales in the European Union, the Euro Free Trade Association and the UK fell 11.8% year-on-year to 22,801 units in November, data from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association showed.

Tesla's market share also contracted to 2.1% from 2.5% a year ago, but improved from the dismal 0.6% seen in the prior month.

In contrast, BYD's November sales surged 221.8% year-on-year to 21,133 units, while the Chinese automaker's market share rose to 2% from 0.6% a year ago.

BYD has become a main competitor to Tesla in Europe and China, with the automaker having shored up its European offerings this year. BYD was also well-received despite having to contend with high European import duties.