European car sales up 1.9% year-on-year in MayBattery-electric car sales jump 27.2%Tesla sales drop 27.9%, falling for fifth straight monthBy Jesus CaleroJune 25 (Reuters) - Tesla’s (TSLA.O) new car sales in Europe fell 27.9% in May from a year earlier even as fully-electric vehicle sales in the region jumped 27.2%, with the U.S. EV maker’s revised Model Y yet to show signs of reviving the brand’s fortunes.Overall car sales in Europe rose 1.9%, with the strongest growth coming from plug-in hybrids and cars powered by alternative fuels, data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) showed.<h3>WHY IT’S IMPORTANT</h3>Tesla’s European sales have now fallen for five straight months as customers switch to cheaper Chinese EVs and, in some cases, protest against Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s politics.Tesla’s European market share dropped to just 1.2% in May from 1.8% a year ago.The revised Model Y is meant to revamp the company’s ageing model range as traditional automakers and Chinese rivals launch EVs at a rapid pace amid trade tensions.<h3>BY THE NUMBERS</h3>May new car sales in the European Union, Britain and the European Free Trade Association rose to 1.11 million vehicles, following a 0.3% dip in April, ACEA data showed.Registrations at Chinese state-owned SAIC Motor (600104.SS) and Germany’s BMW (BMWG.DE) rose 22.5% and 5.6% respectively, while they fell 23% at Japan’s Mazda (7261.T) .In the EU alone, total car sales have fallen 0.6% so far this year.That comes despite growing demand for EVs, with registrations of battery-electric (BEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and hybrid-electric (HEV) cars rising 26.1%, 15% and 19.8% respectively.EU sales of BEVs, HEVs and PHEVs combined accounted for 58.9% of passenger car registrations in May, up from 48.9% in May 2024.Among the largest EU markets, new car sales in Spain and Germany rose 18.6% and 1.2% respectively, while in France and Italy they dropped by 12.3% and 0.1%.In Britain, registrations were up 1.6%.

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Tesla's European sales fell 27.9% in May, marking the fifth consecutive month of decline, despite a 27.2% increase in overall battery-electric vehicle sales in the region. The company's market share dropped to 1.2% from 1.8% a year ago, as customers increasingly turn to cheaper Chinese EVs. Overall car sales in Europe rose 1.9%, with significant growth in plug-in hybrids and alternative fuel vehicles. The revised Model Y has yet to boost Tesla's performance amid rising competition from traditional automakers and Chinese rivals.

- In May, European car sales increased by 1.9% year-on-year, with battery-electric vehicle sales surging by 27.2%.  
- Tesla's sales in Europe fell by 27.9%, marking the fifth consecutive month of decline, as competition from cheaper Chinese EVs intensified.  
- Despite the overall growth in car sales, Tesla's market share dropped to 1.2%, highlighting challenges amid rising demand for electric vehicles.  

Tesla's European sales slump for fifth month as EV rivals gain momentum