Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares tumbled 8.4% on Tuesday, driven by a sharp decline in European and UK sales in January. Increased competition from Chinese EV makers and European automakers ramping up their EV production further pressured Tesla’s position in the market.

Key Takeaways
? Tesla’s Market Cap Drops Below $1 Trillion

Tesla’s market capitalization now stands at $970.4 billion, down 18% year-to-date.
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? Tesla’s European Sales Plunge

New car registrations in the EU, EFTA, and UK fell 45.2% YoY to 9,945 units.
Tesla’s market share shrank from 1.8% to 1%, per European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association data.
This decline came despite overall battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales rising 34% in the region.

? Competition Intensifies as Other Automakers Gain Ground

Volkswagen (ETR:VOWG_p) saw a 14.9% YoY increase in sales, benefiting from its expanded EV lineup.
Toyota (NYSE:TM) and Renault (EPA:RENA) also posted higher sales, particularly in luxury and hybrid segments.
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Tesla’s Struggles in Europe
? Key factors contributing to the slump:1?? Chinese EV manufacturers (like BYD) are gaining traction in Europe’s price-sensitive market.2?? Local automakers (VW, Renault, and Stellantis) are aggressively expanding EV offerings.3?? Elon Musk’s political influence in the U.S. is reportedly turning off some European buyers.
Tesla’s inability to capitalize on EV market growth in Europe suggests further competitive and pricing pressures ahead.