Volkswagen overtook Tesla as Europe's top EV seller in 2025
reuters.com
February 6, 2026
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Summary
Volkswagen surpassed Tesla in sales of fully-electric cars in Europe in 2025, according to data from JATO Dynamics. Volkswagen's battery electric vehicle sales increased by 56% due to strong demand for the new ID.7, while Tesla's registrations fell by 27%.
Key Takeaways
- Volkswagen surpassed Tesla in sales of fully-electric cars in Europe in 2025, selling 274,278 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) compared to Tesla's 236,357.
- Volkswagen's BEV sales increased by 56% in 2025, driven by strong demand for the new ID.7 model.
- Tesla's registrations in Europe declined by 27% in the same period, attributed to competition and consumer backlash against CEO Elon Musk's political affiliations.
- Overall, fully-electric car registrations in Europe rose by 29% in 2025, while total car registrations grew by only 2.3%.
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