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Volkswagen Surges Past Tesla in European EV Sales

4/25/2025

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In a surprising turn of events, Volkswagen has reclaimed the lead in European electric vehicle sales, outpacing Tesla in the first quarter of 2025 with 65,679 battery EVs sold—a staggering 157% increase from last year. Meanwhile, Tesla faced a 38% decline, though its Model Y and Model 3 continue to dominate as the most registered EVs on the continent.

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In a surprising turn of events, Volkswagen has reclaimed the lead in European electric vehicle sales, outpacing Tesla in the first quarter of 2025 with 65,679 battery EVs sold—a staggering 157% increase from last year. Meanwhile, Tesla faced a 38% decline, though its Model Y and Model 3 continue to dominate as the most registered EVs on the continent.