Key facts
- Tesla registrations rose 61.9% in France in September.
- Tesla registrations rose 2.2% in Norway in September.
- Tesla registrations rose 38.4% in Sweden in September.
- Tesla registrations across the EU, Britain, and EFTA rose 43.3% from January to August.
- The broader battery-electric vehicle market grew 38.8% from January to August.
Tesla's new car registrations increased across several European markets in September, continuing a recovery trend for the US electric vehicle maker in the region. Data from France, Norway, and Sweden showed year-on-year gains, with France seeing a 61.9% rise, Norway 2.2%, and Sweden 38.4%.
These figures contribute to signs of a broader recovery for Tesla in Europe, following two years of declining sales. From January to August, Tesla registrations across the European Union, Britain, and the European Free Trade Association grew by 43.3%, surpassing the 38.8% growth seen in the broader battery-electric vehicle market during the same period.
Factors supporting Tesla's rebound include easier year-ago comparisons, higher fuel prices, government incentives, and increasing consumer interest in electric vehicles. Registration figures from Britain and Germany, the two largest car markets in Europe, are expected later this week and will offer further insight into the momentum of Tesla's recovery across the region.