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Tesla new car sales in Italy jump year-on-year in January, after 2025 drop

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Posted on February 2, 2026

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MILAN, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Tesla's new car registrations in Italy rose 75% year-on-year in January, after posting an 18% drop over the whole of 2025, data from the Italian transport ministry showed on

Tesla's Car Sales in Italy Surge 75% Year-on-Year in January

Overview of Tesla's Sales Performance in Italy

MILAN, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Tesla's new car registrations in Italy rose 75% year-on-year in January, after posting an 18% drop over the whole of 2025, data from the Italian transport ministry showed on Monday.

Monthly Sales Volatility

The relatively low number of sales for the U.S. electric-vehicle company in Italy often produces volatile monthly changes.

Annual Sales Comparison

Tesla sold 713 cars in Italy last month, accounting for a market share of 0.5%, the ministry said.

In the full-year 2025, registrations of Tesla's new cars in the country amounted to 12,847 units, or a market share of 0.8%, down from 15,650 in 2024.

(Reporting by Giulio Piovaccari, editing by Gavin Jones)

Key Takeaways

  • Tesla's car sales in Italy rose 75% year-on-year in January.
  • The increase follows an 18% drop in sales throughout 2025.
  • Tesla sold 713 cars in Italy last month, with a 0.5% market share.
  • In 2025, Tesla's market share in Italy was 0.8%, down from 2024.
  • Sales volatility is common due to low overall sales numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is market share?
Market share refers to the percentage of an industry's sales that a particular company controls. It is a key indicator of a company's competitiveness in the market.
What is year-on-year growth?
Year-on-year growth compares a company's performance in one period to the same period in the previous year, helping to assess its growth rate over time.
What is sales volatility?
Sales volatility refers to the fluctuations in sales figures over time, which can be influenced by various factors such as market demand, competition, and economic conditions.

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