Tesla mocks traditional automakers
This page is translated from the original post "Tesla ridiculise les constructeurs historiques" in French.
- 20/01/2024 16:54
The Tesla Model Y is the best-selling vehicle in Europe in 2023, a first for an electric car and a slap in the face to century-old manufacturers.
When Tesla launched its Model S on the market, the idea that an electric vehicle could become the best-selling car in Europe a decade later seemed like science fiction. Too expensive, too heavy, difficult to use due to limited range, or even dangerous because of battery fire risks—nothing was spared the electric fairy on wheels.
However, the latest figures clearly leave no doubt: the Tesla Model Y was crowned the European sales champion in 2023. It even outperformed the Dacia Sandero, which is more than three times cheaper!
The American electric pioneer Tesla notably saw its sales nearly double in Europe in 2023. This growth was, of course, made possible by very aggressive pricing and an unprecedented frenzy of promotions in automotive industry history. With more than 250,000 cars sold in 2023, the Model Y is unlikely to stop there. Now produced in the giant factory near Berlin, it remains eligible for the Ecological Bonus in France and is assured to avoid potential European penalties that could impact Chinese models. Like its little sister Model 3, it is also expected to receive a facelift very soon.
Tesla is indeed a lasting phenomenon and has the luxury of surpassing historical manufacturers such as Volvo or Nissan on the Old Continent. The Model Y will forever remain the first electric car and the first SUV to top the European sales charts, succeeding among others the Volkswagen Golf or Peugeot 208.
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