Tesla sales sink as Chinese cars flood Europe

By Jordyn Dahl | 05/23/2025 06:46 AM EDT

In April, the registration of Chinese electric vehicles increased 59 percent year-over-year, new data shows.

The European Commission’s duties on made-in-China electric vehicles aren’t stopping the automakers from exporting to Europe.

Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s increasingly toxic reputation continues to harm Tesla sales.

In April, the registration of Chinese EVs increased 59 percent year-over-year, new data from research company JATO Dynamics shows, far outpacing their European competitors.

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EVs manufactured by European, American and other automakers increased 26 percent over the same period. Volkswagen’s EV sales were up 61 percent. Overall EV sales grew 28 percent in April compared to last year.

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