While the EU is sticking to e-car quotas, it is surprisingly changing the rules of the game: car manufacturers are now allowed to compensate for CO2 limits over three years instead of annually. The decision was made by a clear majority – despite warnings of significant climate consequences.
Tesla’s sales figures in Europe continue to plummet – by up to 81% in some markets. While the overall market for electric vehicles is growing, the US manufacturer is increasingly losing market share to Chinese and European competitors.
Tesla’s sales in Germany and the UK fell to their lowest level in two years in April, despite the growing electric market. The numbers are dramatic: just 885 Teslas were sold in Germany and only 512 in the UK.
