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Posted on November 5, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleTesla's UK car sales fell 51% in October, with only 495 new registrations. The decline is part of broader challenges in Europe, as competitors offer newer models.
(Reuters) -Tesla's UK car sales halved year-over-year in October, data from research group New AutoMotive showed on Wednesday, echoing the steep falls the U.S. electric vehicle maker saw in other European countries.
There were only 495 new Tesla UK registrations in the month, down 51% from the 1,013 registrations last year, the data showed.
Tesla has been struggling to pull up numbers in some European countries including Spain, the Netherlands and Nordic markets. The automaker's aging models are failing to attract buyers as legacy manufacturers and Chinese rivals are flooding the market with newer and cheaper models.
Overall, total new registrations in Britain fell 17.7% to 121,896 units for October, according to New AutoMotive.
An unprecedented cyberattack at UK's largest carmaker Jaguar Land Rover hit the country's production statistics significantly, after its UK factories were closed for almost six-weeks. The company said it will partially resume some manufacturing operations earlier in October.
(Reporting by Yamini Kalia in Bengaluru; Editing by Leroy Leo)
An electric vehicle (EV) is a type of vehicle that is powered entirely or partially by electricity. EVs use electric motors and batteries instead of traditional internal combustion engines.
Vehicle registrations refer to the process of officially recording a vehicle with the relevant authorities, which allows it to be legally driven on public roads. This process often involves a fee and documentation.
Market share is the percentage of an industry's sales that a particular company controls. It is a key indicator of a company's competitiveness and performance within its market.
Consumer perception refers to the way consumers view and interpret a brand, product, or service based on their experiences, beliefs, and marketing messages. It influences purchasing decisions.
A cyberattack is a malicious attempt to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems, networks, or devices. Cyberattacks can lead to data breaches and significant financial losses.
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