Tesla registrations rise 655% in France, 113% in Spain

Tesla vehicle registrations surged across several European markets in May, signaling a potential rebound for the electric vehicle maker after a significant loss of market share last year. The company saw particularly strong growth in France, Spain, Denmark, and Sweden, according to national automotive industry data released Monday.

In France, new Tesla registrations reached 5,446 vehicles, a 655% increase compared to May of last year. Spain recorded 1,690 registrations, a 113% year-over-year rise, while Denmark saw 1,750 registrations, a 136% increase. Sweden reported 858 new Tesla registrations, up 71%. Analysts noted that the dramatic percentage increases in some countries, especially France, are partly due to an unusually weak performance in May 2025, which was affected by factory retooling and other factors.

The positive figures follow a challenging period for Tesla in Europe. In 2025, the company lost nearly half of its market share in the region. Industry observers attributed the decline to intensifying competition from Chinese EV manufacturers, a relatively thin pipeline of new vehicle models, and consumer reactions to the political activities of CEO Elon Musk.