India, June 25 -- Tesla's sales in Europe declined sharply in May, falling 27.9 percent year-over-year, even as demand for fully electric vehicles across the region rose by 27.2 percent.
According to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, Tesla registered just 13,863 new vehicles across the European Union, the UK, and the European Free Trade Association, marking the brand's fifth consecutive monthly decline. Its regional market share slipped to 1.2 percent, down from 1.8 percent a year earlier.
The downturn comes as competition intensifies, particularly from Chinese EV makers, who continue to gain traction in Europe despite newly imposed EU tariffs.
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