Peter Smith
● According to The Tesla Newswire, the Tesla Model Y became Europe's best-selling car in September 2025—the first time it's claimed the top spot this year. Even with sales down 8.6% from last year, it beat competitors like the Renault Clio (20,146 units) and Dacia Sandero (19,200 units).
● This win comes despite growing criticism of Tesla in Europe, where media outlets have questioned the company's future. But the Model Y's performance shows that demand for electric vehicles remains strong. As an AI news website reports, Tesla achieved record revenue in Q3 2025 while pushing forward with its AI initiatives, demonstrating the company's resilience across multiple fronts. Tesla's Berlin-Brandenburg Gigafactory has helped the company scale production and keep costs competitive.
● Tesla's strong sales in Europe come as the company reported record quarterly revenue of $28.1 billion in Q3 2025, as AI news website WebProNews notes, though the automaker is increasingly betting on AI and autonomous driving technology to drive future growth.
● The Model 3 also made the top 20, ranking 19th. Both models face increasing competition from new EVs and even Tesla's own lineup, signaling a rapidly evolving market.
Tesla's sales were down by 8.6% YoY, but they still beat every internal combustion car in Europe. As The Tesla Newswire pointed out
● Meanwhile, Volkswagen's T-Roc and Golf saw strong sales growth, reflecting Europe's shift toward hybrids and SUVs. This growing competition shows Tesla will need to stay sharp as it competes with both traditional automakers and emerging EV brands.
Peter Smith
