Tesla’s sales in Europe have taken a significant hit, with the company delivering only 721 vehicles in France in May, down 67% compared to the same period last year. The French auto market as a whole saw a 12% decline, but Tesla’s sales were worse than that.
The Model Y changeover was not the cause of the problem, according to Elon Musk, who claimed there is “no demand problem” in Europe. However, data from France and other European countries suggests otherwise. In Sweden, Tesla registrations dropped by 54.4% in May, with the Model 3 struggling to find buyers.
The situation is getting worse, with April’s sales being worse than January’s, and now it seems like May will be even tougher. Norway is the only positive market so far, but it’s likely due to its large existing base of owners updating to the new Model Y. The demand collapse in Europe could have long-term implications for Tesla, both in terms of brand damage and sales.
This latest data from France highlights the challenges Tesla is facing in Europe, with the company’s sales being worse than any month in the last three years. It’s a concerning sign that demand is not as strong as expected, and it will be interesting to see how Tesla addresses this issue moving forward.
Source: https://electrek.co/2025/06/02/tesla-sales-crash-france-even-with-new-model-y