I recently looked into Tesla’s January sales in 12 European markets, and the results were not pretty. Overall, across those 12 markets, Tesla’s sales were down 23%. However, one reader pointed out that it could be much more interesting going back two, three, or even four years. So, that’s what I’ve done today. However, for the most part, I’m focusing on looking back two years. Going further back, I lacked some data. Comparing to two years ago seemed ideal in multiple regards. Let’s dive in.
Tesla Sales Trends in 13 Countries
UK
January 2024 — 1,591
January 2025 — 1,450
January 2026 — 714
55% drop from 2024 to 2026
Compared to January 2024, Tesla’s sales in the UK this January were 55% lower. That’s a massive drop in sales — especially if one recalls that Tesla was supposed to be achieving 50% growth a year, on average, this decade. But what about other markets? Perhaps the UK is presenting unique challenges to Tesla.
Germany
January 2022 — 419
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