Volkswagen Overtakes Tesla in European EV Sales for the First Time

By Douglas McIntyre  •  April 25, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that Volkswagen has overtaken Tesla in EV sales in Europe for the first time, selling over 65,000 electric vehicles in Q1 compared to Tesla’s 53,000. McIntyre explains this shift reflects rising competition from traditional automakers that have heavily invested in EV production, expanded model offerings, and may be benefiting from public frustration with Elon Musk’s leadership style and political alignments.

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