On Thursday, data unveiled by market research firm JATO Dynamics showed that Volkswagen surpassed Tesla in the realm of pure electric vehicle (EV) sales across Europe in 2025, thus claiming the coveted top position in the European EV market. Volkswagen's total sales of pure electric vehicles in Europe reached 274,278 units, representing a significant 56% year-on-year surge. In contrast, Tesla's sales stood at 236,357 units, experiencing a notable 27% year-on-year decrease. It's worth noting that previously, in 2024, BYD had already overtaken Tesla to become the world's best-selling electric vehicle brand, setting the stage for this latest development in the European market.
