Tesla registrations jump in Denmark, France and the Netherlands in April

14 articles · Updated · Detroit News · May 1

They rose 102% in Denmark, 112% in France and 23% in the Netherlands, though Tesla was outsold by Xpeng in Denmark and BYD in the Netherlands.
The rebound extends Tesla's European recovery after two annual declines and a nearly 27% drop in 2025, with first-quarter sales across Europe up almost 45%.
Higher fuel prices after the Iran war boosted EV demand, while Dutch regulator RDW approved Tesla's driver-assistance software and moved toward seeking EU-wide approval.

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