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Tesla Sales Dip in Portugal August YoY
1 Sep
Summary
- Tesla's August car registrations in Portugal decreased by 36.5% compared to last year.
- Despite Tesla's drop, Portugal's light electric vehicle registrations increased significantly.
- Year-to-date, Tesla sales in Portugal show a positive growth of 41.4%.
In August, Tesla's new car registrations in Portugal fell by 36.5% compared to the previous year, reaching 148 units. This marks a notable decrease for the electric vehicle manufacturer within the Portuguese market.
However, the overall market for light electric vehicles in Portugal demonstrated robust growth, with registrations increasing by 65.2% in the same month. This suggests a broader positive momentum for electric mobility in the country, despite Tesla's individual performance.
Looking at the year-to-date figures, Tesla's sales in Portugal from January to August showed a positive trend, with registrations rising by 41.4% to a total of 6,512 units. This indicates that the August decline was a recent event against a backdrop of overall sales growth for Tesla in Portugal. The broader category of light electric cars also saw a significant cumulative increase of 43.1% in registrations during the January-August period.
