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Tesla's German car sales drop by almost half in December

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Posted on January 6, 2026

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Jan 6 (Reuters) - Tesla's sales volume in Germany nearly halved in December from the same month last year, the German road traffic agency KBA said on Tuesday. KBA said Tesla sold 2,032 cars in Germany

Tesla's German Car Sales Decline Sharply in December

Jan 6 (Reuters) - Tesla's sales volume in Germany nearly halved in December from the same month last year, the German road traffic agency KBA said on Tuesday.

KBA said Tesla sold 2,032 cars in Germany in December, a decrease of 48%. The number of Teslas sold in 2025 dropped 48.4% to 19,390 units compared with the same period last year.

By contrast, the total number of newly registered electric vehicles in 2025 increased by 43.2% to 545,142 units, KBA added.

(Reporting by Amir Orusov, Editing by Miranda Murray)

Key Takeaways

  • Tesla's sales in Germany dropped by 48% in December.
  • KBA reported 2,032 Tesla cars sold in December.
  • Overall electric vehicle registrations in Germany rose by 43.2% in 2025.
  • Tesla's annual sales in 2025 decreased by 48.4%.
  • The decline contrasts with the general growth in the EV market.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tesla?
Tesla, Inc. is an American electric vehicle and clean energy company founded by Elon Musk and others. It designs and manufactures electric cars, battery energy storage, and solar products.
What is the KBA?
The KBA, or Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt, is the German Federal Motor Transport Authority responsible for vehicle registration and monitoring road traffic in Germany.
What are electric vehicles?
Electric vehicles (EVs) are cars that are powered by electricity instead of gasoline or diesel. They use electric motors and batteries to operate, offering a more sustainable transportation option.
What is market capitalization?
Market capitalization is the total market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock. It is calculated by multiplying the stock price by the total number of shares.
What is a sales volume?
Sales volume refers to the total number of units sold by a company during a specific period. It is an important metric for assessing a company's performance.

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