Tesla Reaches Significant Sales Milestone in the UK Market

Tesla has announced that it has achieved a significant sales milestone in the UK as more and more British consumers choose its electric vehicles.

The company entered the UK market in 2014 with the launch of its Model S saloon. This month, Tesla confirmed that it has surpassed a major registration milestone.

To date, over 250,000 Teslas have been sold in the UK, reflecting the brand’s role in the transition towards sustainable energy and the increasing adoption of electric vehicles in the country.

Tesla notes that it reached the 200,000 deliveries mark in the UK less than a year ago. In 2024 alone, the company sold 50,334 electric vehicles in the UK, and in just the first two months of 2025, it has already delivered another 7,628 units.

"With over a decade of experience in the UK market, Tesla continues to lead the automotive industry, consistently improving vehicle performance, efficiency, and safety through updates and new features,” the company stated.

Additionally, Tesla’s Model Y SUV was reportedly the best-selling car globally last year, although this has yet to be officially confirmed in global sales figures.

Recently, Tesla launched a new version of the Model Y, which features updated styling resembling the unique design of the Cybertruck. The new Model Y also boasts enhanced aerodynamics and increased range.

In the past month, the Model Y, along with the smaller Model 3, ranked among the three best-selling new cars in Britain, despite seeing declines in deliveries in other markets. This trend has been associated with public reactions to CEO Elon Musk's politically charged statements and his relationship with political figures.

For example, in February, Tesla's sales in Germany plummeted by 76%, while other markets like Italy and Portugal saw drops of over 50%. Even in France, sales decreased by 45% during the same month. Notably, Tesla manufactures more than 51% of its vehicles in China, where sales for these models fell by 49% in February.

In contrast, Chinese automaker BYD reported a sales increase of 161% in February, indicating that BYD has now overtaken Tesla's position in the global electric vehicle market.

Tesla, UK, EVs