Tesla sales rise in UK despite global backlash against Elon Musk

In brief: Elon Musk's close relationship with Donald Trump and his outspoken views have led to a backlash against Tesla vehicles in many countries around the world. However, sales of the EVs in the UK rose by a fifth last month, with the Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y the nation's second and third most-popular models, respectively. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) writes that almost 4,000 Teslas were sold in the UK in February, up 20.7% year on year and increasing Tesla's market share from 3.75% in February 2024 to 4.6% last month. Electric vehicle popularity continues to grow in the UK. Plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEVs) registrations were up 19.3% and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) increased 7.9%. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) registrations were up by 41.7% to 21,244. That's despite the UK's overall car market declining by 1% to 84,054 new registrations. The figures are a contrast to Tesla's declining popularity in Europe. The European Automobile Manufacturers' ... Read full article.