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Tesla's German car sales nearly halved in April
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on May 6, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 24, 2026
Quick Summary
Tesla's car sales in Germany dropped by 45.9% in April, while overall electric vehicle sales rose by 53.5%, according to KBA.
Tesla's German Car Sales Drop Significantly in April
(Reuters) -Tesla's sales volume in Germany nearly halved in April, German road traffic agency KBA said on Tuesday, even as sales of battery electric vehicles rose overall.
KBA said Tesla sold 885 cars in Germany in April, down 45.9% from a year earlier. The number of Teslas sold between January and April 2025 dropped 60.4% to 5,820 units, compared with the same period last year.
By contrast, the total number of newly registered electric vehicles increased by 53.5% in April compared with last year, KBA added.
(Reporting by Amir OrusovEditing by Ludwig Burger)
Key Takeaways
- •Tesla's sales in Germany fell by 45.9% in April.
- •Overall electric vehicle sales in Germany rose by 53.5%.
- •Tesla sold 885 cars in Germany in April.
- •From January to April, Tesla's sales dropped by 60.4%.
- •KBA reported the sales figures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tesla's German car sales nearly halved in April
1What is the main topic?
The main topic is the significant drop in Tesla's car sales in Germany during April, despite an increase in overall electric vehicle sales.
2How much did Tesla's sales drop?
Tesla's sales in Germany dropped by 45.9% in April compared to the previous year.
3What was the trend in electric vehicle sales?
Overall electric vehicle sales in Germany increased by 53.5% in April.
