Tesla Sales Drop 19% in UK, while BYD Sales More Than Triple - CleanTechnica

Tesla’s sales in the UK experienced a significant decline in November 2025, dropping 19% compared to the same month in 2024, from 4,680 to 3,784 units sold. This decline contributed to Tesla’s market share falling from 11.9% in November 2024 to 9.4% in November 2025. In contrast, Chinese automaker BYD saw its UK sales more than triple year-over-year in November, increasing its market share from 2.4% to 7.8%. Ford also gained ground, rising from a 5.3% to a 7.8% share in the same period. The shifting dynamics suggest a potential competitive race in the UK electric vehicle (EV) market among Tesla, BYD, and Ford. While Tesla has traditionally been a dominant player, the rapid growth of BYD, in particular, raises the possibility that it could surpass Tesla in UK EV sales by 2026—a