Tesla Europe Sales Plunge, US Safety Probe

Tesla saw steep year‑over‑year declines in new registrations across multiple European markets in October 2025, including about an 89% drop in Sweden and an 86% fall in Denmark; other reported declines include Portugal (-58.7%), Italy (-47.1%), roughly 50% drops in Norway and the Netherlands, and about a one‑third fall in Spain. Cumulative European sales were down about 28.5% through September. Analysts attribute the weakness to an ageing Tesla lineup, a surge of new EV models from legacy automakers and Chinese rivals, and consumer backlash over CEO Elon Musk’s political activities. Separately, U.S. regulators have opened a probe after reports that Model Y exterior door handles can fail during low‑voltage or power outages, in some cases trapping children inside vehicles. The combined market share erosion in Europe and growing regulatory scrutiny in the U.S. underscore mounting challenges for Tesla as competition and safety concerns intensify.