Tesla sold 7,261 vehicles in the European Union, European Free Trade Association, and U.K., a 49% year-over-year decline.

According to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, registrations for new Tesla EVs in Europe plunged 49% in April compared to last year. That came despite a 34% surge in overall battery electric car sales there.

April sales in the European Union, Britain and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) fell to 1.07 million cars, following a 2.8% growth a month before, the ACEA data showed. Registrations at Chinese state-owned automaker SAIC Motor and Mitsubishi grew by 24.5% and 22.1% respectively, while they fell by 24.5% at Mazda.

Comprehensive new data for all 31 countries across the continent shows EV volumes rose 28% while Tesla's sales collapsed 49% last month.

China's EV giant BYD has overtaken Tesla in monthly sales across Europe for the first time, marking a pivotal shift in the region's automotive landscape and highlighting the growing clout of Chinese automakers on the global stage.

Chinese automaker BYD has overtaken Elon Musk's Tesla in electric vehicle sales in Europe for the first time. According to a report, BYD sold more electric cars in Europe than Tesla. In April, BYD sold 7,