Tesla sales in the UK fell by 19% year-on-year in November, according to data from research group New AutoMotive.
It has reported that just 3,784 new Teslas were sold in the month compared to 4,680 in the same month in 2024.
The falling numbers continue a downward trajectory for the electric vehicle brand, which saw the number of new registrations halve in October.
To reverse the trend, Telsa is planning to introduce new, cheaper, stripped back Model Y and Model 3 versions to European markets.
The new Standard models will come with the same battery capacities as current versions but will offer slightly extended ranges of around 321 miles due to their lighter weight.
Emotional-Put-7989 on
My Mum says I’m not allowed to buy one. Looks like the news & Elon got to her first!
Mother-Prize-3647 on
There’s been fuckall deliveries in November. Me and 5 others are waiting on a Y which was supposed to be here November. Now pushed to end of December
Orangesteel on
Who is still buying Naziwagons? His target market of the UK middle class are pretty sensitive to far right propaganda and MAGA messages.
Express-Doughnut-562 on
Ignoring the whole stuff about Elon being a fairly unpalatable person, the cars are falling behind rapidly. Both of them are the same basic car they began selling 8 years and everyone else has caught up and pulled away in certain areas.
Alive-Turnip-3145 on
I wonder how much of this:
– Hatred of Elon Musk & his political views
– Other EVs, both Chinese and elsewhere being both cheaper and better than Tesla’s
– Tesla overpromising and under delivering – still waiting for them to turn into self driving robo taxis
– The broader UK economy and consumer confidence being in the gutter
qwerty_1965 on
Every time the monthly numbers are reported someone says ah but they’ll jump sharply next month when companies take new stock/updated model arrives/new pricing is announced/next number plate period begins and yet…11.9 to 9.5% of EV market in a year as BYD reaches 6.5%.
HalfAlive_ on
I promise no one in real life gives a fuck about Elon in the UK. Probably just more options now which have caught up to Tesla, I’ve seen a fair few more BYDs.
EmmaShosha on
I remember years ago I wanted a Tesla as my first electric car
after he showed his true colours id rather buy something else
curious_throwaway_55 on
I’ve still not seen much compelling to suggest this isn’t the catch-up that has been predicted for donkeys years actually taking place.
Zoom back 3-5 years and a Model 3 was almost a no-brainer vs the competition. Look at today’s crop of EV competition and it’s a lot less obvious – and that’s aside from China creeping closer year after year!
Careful-Tangerine986 on
There’s no point in buying a new 1. The 2nd hand market is saturated with them for much less money than new at 2 or 3 years old if that’s what someone wanted to buy.
Added bonus of not giving Tesla any money but still getting their regular updates, depending on the age of the car too.
Greekgeek2000 on
Who is even buying these anyway? Right wingers don’t buy electrics and left wingers don’t want to support a n*zi, I think centrists might want to clarify some things lol
jasterbobmereel on
They are simply overpriced not very good cars, and there are plenty available secondhand if you want one
I suspect some of it is that people see the specs, and price, and compare, and will buy something else as they prefer not to buy a Tesla, and have no good reason to
pineapplefizzer on
These have long been driven by the biggest kn0bs on the road. Even worse than Golf drivers.
Inner-Abalone-5799 on
Didn’t they stop producing right hand drive Teslas a while ago?
oldie349 on
I make a point of pointing and laughing whenever I overtake one of these Nazi cars. I can’t be the only one.
wrigh2uk on
Gotta pump those numbers up. Those are rookie numbers in this racket
Demoliscio on
I was so close to get one before Musk dropped the mask, luckily I’m lazy and I kept procrastinating on pulling the trigger, now I’ll never buy one unless Musk and the entire board fuck off
Striking_Smile6594 on
There is a Tesla that I see several times a week on my commute and they have a car sticker that says ‘Sorry, I bought this before I found out Elon was a lunatic’.
Awkward-Animator-101 on
It makes a difference who owns the company, if he happens to be a racist scumbag that actively attacks the poor and vulnerable in society it’s important. Don’t ignore it, you and your family will be next and if you don’t care fuck you, I hope you get the car of your wet dreams.
appletinicyclone on
They need to further reduce.
Problem is we are in a geoeconomic war with china as well
And there isn’t a big western car manufacturer that can compete except the fash EV
petname on
Only 19%. Dam Britain must be really racist to support neo Nazis.
What’s up with the UK? I have a British pal who sucks Tommy Robinson’s bell end. I don’t get it. He’s an expat type who loves country but doesn’t live there of course.
eatingdonuts on
I’m obviously not a fan of Musk but the deals on secondhand Teslas should not be sniffed at to be honest
Hefty_Maintenance_77 on
Glad people don’t care about green anymore. And plus look at all the mean things he say, I prefer my EV’s made by actual dictators using slave labour in china not online dictators like Elon
Tube_Warmer on
Thats not nearly enough. I am ashamed of you people. Utterly ashamed.
Comm4nd0 on
Yep I had one, won’t be getting another one. Getting a polestar next
weejockpoopong on
I have a model 3. Really love the Y.
What’s holding me back… Elon. That’s it! If they got rid of him I would buy it.
But I did price up BYD and model Y (awd lr)
Same specs, colour etc and the byd was more expensive.
What Tesla still has is the charging network (yup I know other cars can use them)
I also test drove a Q6. I was Audi before my Model3 for decades. The interior is so noisy and UX is dreadful. Not sure why it had flappy paddles too… and it’s a lot more expensive.
I will take a look again at other car brands though
Pheasant_Plucker84 on
That’s because all the bellends that want to own one now own one.
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Tesla sales in the UK fell by 19% year-on-year in November, according to data from research group New AutoMotive.
It has reported that just 3,784 new Teslas were sold in the month compared to 4,680 in the same month in 2024.
The falling numbers continue a downward trajectory for the electric vehicle brand, which saw the number of new registrations halve in October.
To reverse the trend, Telsa is planning to introduce new, cheaper, stripped back Model Y and Model 3 versions to European markets.
The new Standard models will come with the same battery capacities as current versions but will offer slightly extended ranges of around 321 miles due to their lighter weight.
My Mum says I’m not allowed to buy one. Looks like the news & Elon got to her first!
There’s been fuckall deliveries in November. Me and 5 others are waiting on a Y which was supposed to be here November. Now pushed to end of December
Who is still buying Naziwagons? His target market of the UK middle class are pretty sensitive to far right propaganda and MAGA messages.
Ignoring the whole stuff about Elon being a fairly unpalatable person, the cars are falling behind rapidly. Both of them are the same basic car they began selling 8 years and everyone else has caught up and pulled away in certain areas.
I wonder how much of this:
– Hatred of Elon Musk & his political views
– Other EVs, both Chinese and elsewhere being both cheaper and better than Tesla’s
– Tesla overpromising and under delivering – still waiting for them to turn into self driving robo taxis
– The broader UK economy and consumer confidence being in the gutter
Every time the monthly numbers are reported someone says ah but they’ll jump sharply next month when companies take new stock/updated model arrives/new pricing is announced/next number plate period begins and yet…11.9 to 9.5% of EV market in a year as BYD reaches 6.5%.
I promise no one in real life gives a fuck about Elon in the UK. Probably just more options now which have caught up to Tesla, I’ve seen a fair few more BYDs.
I remember years ago I wanted a Tesla as my first electric car
after he showed his true colours id rather buy something else
I’ve still not seen much compelling to suggest this isn’t the catch-up that has been predicted for donkeys years actually taking place.
Zoom back 3-5 years and a Model 3 was almost a no-brainer vs the competition. Look at today’s crop of EV competition and it’s a lot less obvious – and that’s aside from China creeping closer year after year!
There’s no point in buying a new 1. The 2nd hand market is saturated with them for much less money than new at 2 or 3 years old if that’s what someone wanted to buy.
Added bonus of not giving Tesla any money but still getting their regular updates, depending on the age of the car too.
Who is even buying these anyway? Right wingers don’t buy electrics and left wingers don’t want to support a n*zi, I think centrists might want to clarify some things lol
They are simply overpriced not very good cars, and there are plenty available secondhand if you want one
I suspect some of it is that people see the specs, and price, and compare, and will buy something else as they prefer not to buy a Tesla, and have no good reason to
These have long been driven by the biggest kn0bs on the road. Even worse than Golf drivers.
Didn’t they stop producing right hand drive Teslas a while ago?
I make a point of pointing and laughing whenever I overtake one of these Nazi cars. I can’t be the only one.
Gotta pump those numbers up. Those are rookie numbers in this racket
I was so close to get one before Musk dropped the mask, luckily I’m lazy and I kept procrastinating on pulling the trigger, now I’ll never buy one unless Musk and the entire board fuck off
There is a Tesla that I see several times a week on my commute and they have a car sticker that says ‘Sorry, I bought this before I found out Elon was a lunatic’.
It makes a difference who owns the company, if he happens to be a racist scumbag that actively attacks the poor and vulnerable in society it’s important. Don’t ignore it, you and your family will be next and if you don’t care fuck you, I hope you get the car of your wet dreams.
They need to further reduce.
Problem is we are in a geoeconomic war with china as well
And there isn’t a big western car manufacturer that can compete except the fash EV
Only 19%. Dam Britain must be really racist to support neo Nazis.
What’s up with the UK? I have a British pal who sucks Tommy Robinson’s bell end. I don’t get it. He’s an expat type who loves country but doesn’t live there of course.
I’m obviously not a fan of Musk but the deals on secondhand Teslas should not be sniffed at to be honest
Glad people don’t care about green anymore. And plus look at all the mean things he say, I prefer my EV’s made by actual dictators using slave labour in china not online dictators like Elon
Thats not nearly enough. I am ashamed of you people. Utterly ashamed.
Yep I had one, won’t be getting another one. Getting a polestar next
I have a model 3. Really love the Y.
What’s holding me back… Elon. That’s it! If they got rid of him I would buy it.
But I did price up BYD and model Y (awd lr)
Same specs, colour etc and the byd was more expensive.
What Tesla still has is the charging network (yup I know other cars can use them)
I also test drove a Q6. I was Audi before my Model3 for decades. The interior is so noisy and UX is dreadful. Not sure why it had flappy paddles too… and it’s a lot more expensive.
I will take a look again at other car brands though
That’s because all the bellends that want to own one now own one.