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Tesla Sales in Portugal Fall 1.7% in March
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 1, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 1, 2026
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Tesla’s new car registrations in Portugal slipped 1.7% in March year‑on‑year to 1,189 units, despite a broader surge in fully‑electric vehicle sales of 24% (6,704 units). In the first quarter (Jan–Mar), Tesla’s sales rose 27.1% to 2,726 units, mirroring the overall growth in EV adoption.
Tesla's Car Sales Dip 1.7% in Portugal in March as Electric Market Grows
Overview of Tesla and Electric Vehicle Sales in Portugal
March 2024 Car Sales Data
April 1 (Reuters) - Tesla's new car registrations in Portugal fell 1.7% in March from a year ago to 1,189 units, while overall fully-electric car sales rose 24% to 6,704, the country's automobile industry association ACAP said on Wednesday.
Year-to-Date Performance
In the January-March period, Tesla sales rose 27.1% to 2,726 vehicles, in line with the increase in all electric car sales, it said.
Reporting Information
(Reporting by Marta Serafinko in Gdansk, editing by Andrei Khalip)
Key Takeaways
- •Tesla bucked the monthly trend with a slight decline in March, even as Portugal’s EV market continued robust growth.
- •Year‑to‑date through March, Tesla’s registrations rose strongly (+27.1%), keeping pace with the general electric car market.
- •Tesla’s market share is under pressure: in January 2026, its share of Portugal’s pure‑electric (BEV) market dropped to 7.9%, down from 11% in January 2025.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tesla sales in Portugal fall 1.7% in March
1How much did Tesla sales in Portugal decrease in March?
Tesla's new car registrations in Portugal fell 1.7% in March compared to the previous year.
2How many Tesla cars were registered in Portugal in March?
A total of 1,189 new Tesla vehicles were registered in Portugal in March.
3What was the overall change in fully-electric car sales in Portugal in March?
Fully-electric car sales in Portugal rose 24% year-on-year in March, reaching 6,704 units.
4How did Tesla's first-quarter sales perform in Portugal?
During January-March, Tesla's sales in Portugal increased by 27.1%, totaling 2,726 vehicles.
5Which organization provided the car sales data for Portugal?
The sales data was reported by ACAP, Portugal's automobile industry association.
