Top electric vehicle registrations in Europe by company, April 2025

[alarmguy]

I was under the impression possibly because here in the states that Volkswagen, the company that I thought could do nothing right even though I like the looks of them, has knocked the doors off in EV sales (vehicle registrations) in Europe.

I thought Volkswagen was in big financial trouble, but these results show them exceeding all of the manufacturers by 100%

My next thought was BMW coming in at number two. I can only assume maybe wrong that BMW overseas are more affordable than they are here possibly because of less options?

I never heard of number three.

More surprising as Tesla was number 11 . Some of the other names I never heard of and I assume Chinese.

Anyway, I found it interesting

Here is the source and the full list
https://insideevs.com/news/760503/tesla-byd-ev-sales-europe-april-2025/

 

[barryh]

I never heard of number three.

Skoda is a VW in a different frock. Just as an Audi is a VW in posh frock. But it's more than badge engineering. A Skoda is built on the same platform as VW; they tend to be slightly bigger and lower quality but very good value as they are a little cheaper.

My next thought was BMW coming in at number two. I can only assume maybe wrong that BMW overseas are more affordable than they are here possibly because of less options?

BMW's are not at a all affordable and since the demise of the i3 their EV's occupy only the top of the EV market. Their success can only be driven by the fact that they are mostly company purchases as few private buyers could afford them.

More surprising as Tesla was number 11 . Some of the other names I never heard of and I assume Chinese.

Tesla sales have been decimated by Elon Musk dabbling in politics- simple as that. Buyers have decided that they don't like him and his new friend. Odd way to decide on a car purchase but there is no other reason for Tesla sales halving.


The only Chinese brand in the list is BYD and isn't that something to celebrate for now but look at that 169% growth.

 

[Quattro Pete]

Skoda and SEAT are both VW brands. I've read that VW is bringing some SEAT models to the US in the near future.

EDIT: Actually, given the current tariff situation, that whole plan may just get scrapped, but they were talking about it last year...

https://www.topspeed.com/how-spanish-automaker-seat-plans-to-break-into-the-us-market-with-cupra/

 

[barryh]

Skoda and SEAT are both VW brands. I've read that VW is bringing some SEAT models to the US in the near future.

Seat's version of the VW iD3 is very good indeed and considered the better of the two.

In general the alternatives to a VW built on the same platform are:

Audi - the posh version
Seat - the sporty version
Skoda - the value version

 

[CKN]

Skoda is a VW in a different frock. Just as an Audi is a VW in posh frock. But it's more than badge engineering. A Skoda is built on the same platform as VW; they tend to be slightly bigger and lower quality but very good value as they are a little cheaper.



BMW's are not at a all affordable and since the demise of the i3 their EV's occupy only the top of the EV market. Their success can only be driven by the fact that they are mostly company purchases as few private buyers could afford them.



Tesla sales have been decimated by Elon Musk dabbling in politics- simple as that. Buyers have decided that they don't like him and his new friend. Odd way to decide on a car purchase but there is no other reason for Tesla sales halving.


The only Chinese brand in the list is BYD and isn't that something to celebrate for now but look at that 169% growth.

Points

• BYD’s Europe volumes rose 359% in April from last year, data from JATO Dynamics showed.
• Its success comes despite the EU’s imposition of punitive tariffs on BEVs made in China.
• “Europe is emerging as a central battleground between BYD and Tesla,” an analyst said.

BTW-if you don't like the owner of an establishment or manufacturer (Tesla) for what ever reasons you don't buy from them.
It's that simple.

 

[Trav]

“Europe is emerging as a central battleground between BYD and Tesla,” an analyst said.

I don't think there is any battle ground. It seems like Tesla is all but done in Europe.

 

[Oillover]

I find Volvo's -43% quite interesting, especially since it's a similar figure to Tesla's -49%.
As mentioned above, Telsa's reduction is obvious, but why Volvo?

EDIT: After a quick scan of the forums, seems salespeople and enthusiasts are unhappy with the tech.
https://www.swedespeed.com/threads/...ilure-to-use-ota-for-first-big-recall.692525/

 

[CKN]

I don't think there is any battle ground. It seems like Tesla is all but done in Europe.

I would agree.

 

[Vercingetorix]

I find Volvo's -43% quite interesting, especially since it's a similar figure to Tesla's -49%.
As mentioned above, Telsa's reduction is obvious, but why Volvo?

I’m wondering how many Volvos are now made in China and if they are subject to massive tariffs.

 

[JeffKeryk]

European EV sales continue to grow. Tesla is getting creamed in Europe (China as well), for a number of reasons, but creamed none the less.
Let's see what the future holds... Interesting times ahead, and BYD looms large.

 

[barryh]

I don't think there is any battle ground. It seems like Tesla is all but done in Europe.

I actually think Tesla sales will recover in time. People have short memories.

There seems to be a determination in the EU (but not UK) to tariff Chinese cars on the basis of the perceived amount of subsidy provided by the Chinese government. The BYD tariff is at the lower end.

These are the tariffs with an additional 10% import duty also applied on top. Saic have several brands mostly unrecognisable names but their main one is MG.

• BYD: 17.0%
• Geely: 18.8%
• SAIC: 35.3%
• Tesla: 7.8%

 

[Jetronic]

I actually think Tesla sales will recover in time. People have short memories.

There seems to be a determination in the EU (but not UK) to tariff Chinese cars on the basis of the perceived amount of subsidy provided by the Chinese government. The BYD tariff is at the lower end.

These are the tariffs with an additional 10% import duty also applied on top. Saic have several brands mostly unrecognisable names but their main one is MG.

• BYD: 17.0%
• Geely: 18.8%
• SAIC: 35.3%
• Tesla: 7.8%

I believe a deal was struck between eu and china, in april, and those tariffs are going.

https://www.reuters.com/business/au...se-electric-vehicles-handelsblatt-2025-04-10/

 

[SubieRubyRoo]

I was under the impression possibly because here in the states that Volkswagen, the company that I thought could do nothing right even though I like the looks of them, has knocked the doors off in EV sales (vehicle registrations) in Europe.

I thought Volkswagen was in big financial trouble, but these results show them exceeding all of the manufacturers by 100%

My next thought was BMW coming in at number two. I can only assume maybe wrong that BMW overseas are more affordable than they are here possibly because of less options?

I never heard of number three.

More surprising as Tesla was number 11 . Some of the other names I never heard of and I assume Chinese.

Anyway, I found it interesting


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Here is the source and the full list
https://insideevs.com/news/760503/tesla-byd-ev-sales-europe-april-2025/

BYD is Chinese. H/K is obviously Korean. The rest are European.

 

[Bailes1992]

Seat's version of the VW iD3 is very good indeed and considered the better of the two.

In general the alternatives to a VW built on the same platform are:

Audi - the posh version
Seat - the sporty version
Skoda - the value version

I was dragged into the EV world kicking and screaming, only making the final decision when I realised the savings to be had.

My daily driver is a company Cupra Born (which is the Seat offering) and it has opened my eyes no end to EV's and I absolutely love the thing! My Girlfriend has a VW ID3 Pro and we both admit the Cupra is a far a far better all-round package, but in fairness to Seat, they had an extra 2 years to continue to develop the ID3 to suit their image.

I don't think there is any battle ground. It seems like Tesla is all but done in Europe.

I'd agree. Seeing more and more EV's around but less Teslas then ever. I think a lot of people struggle with the minimalistic interiors compared to other companies offerings.

I’m wondering how many Volvos are now made in China and if they are subject to massive tariffs.

Is Polestar included in the 'Volvo' segment because I see Polestars everywhere now.

 

[Torrid]

I think for the most of the world what Tesla offers has nothing to do with its vehicles itself aside from the Cybertruck. If anything the minimalist interior is one of its best features. They’ve just shot themselves in the foot over the CEO’s asinine activities.

 

[Hall]

I’m wondering how many Volvos are now made in China and if they are subject to massive tariffs.

This topic is about EV sales in Europe. Sure, the EU has tariffs on goods from all countries but not sure if they're considered "massive".

 

[UncleDave]

Sad but not surprising that GM isnt even on the list.

 

[Bailes1992]

Sad but not surprising that GM isnt even on the list.

I don't think there's any GM cars available in Europe any more. The last being Vauxhall/Opel who have not long been sold to Stellantis.

 

[alarmguy]

Im not so sure the reasons for both Volvo and Tesla declines. Yes, I know the whole hate Musk thing is a factor however I have said for years now once other automakers come online with EV's Tesla would no longer have the market to themselves.

So my question would be this, since both Volvo and Tesla took big hits was this because they were first to market over there.
It would be 100% natural to lose big market share once other automakers started producing the same product.

Same here in the USA. An EV is an "engine" powered by a battery. If you were the only one with that product of course your sales would be through the roof UNTIL other automakers (established ones at that) came out and offered their customers both fossil fuel vehicles AND EV's in the same showrooms.
As far as Tesla in the USA, their only big presence is online vs companies like GM almost one in every town.

 

[alarmguy]

Sad but not surprising that GM isnt even on the list.

Not really, we are the most desired market in the world and GM has for 90 years outsold every other automaker. Im sure any automaker would love to be in that postion, oh heck, I bet any company would like to be in that position. That is quite a track record. There was one year and only one year, right after Covid Toyota squeaked by due to GM shortages of parts in 2022.