Tesla sales in Portugal rise 28.7% in August, outpace total EVs
Tesla's new car registrations in Portugal increased by 28.7% in August, totaling 233 units, surpassing the overall rise of 23.8% in light electric vehicles. However, for the January-August period, Tesla's sales fell by 25.7% to 4,605 units, despite a 26.8% increase in total light electric cars. While Tesla's performance varied across Europe, it saw significant drops in France and Sweden, but a notable surge of 161% in Spain.
Sept 1 (Reuters) - Tesla’s (TSLA.O) new car registrations in Portugal rose 28.7% in August from a year ago to 233 units, as overall new registrations of light electric vehicles were up 23.8%, the country’s automobile industry association ACAP said on Monday.
In the January-August period, Tesla sales in Portugal still fell 25.7% to 4,605 units, while the total of light electric cars rose 26.8%.
Tesla sales in August were mixed in Europe, data from several other markets showed earlier on Monday, dropping 47.3% and 84% in France and Sweden, respectively, but surging 161% in Spain.
