Volkswagen Has Sold More EVs Than Tesla in Europe
Volkswagen has shifted more EVs than Tesla in Europe in the first half of 2025, with the group's global EV sales rising by 47%.
Tesla’s rapid downfall in Europe continues, as the American EV marque is now being overtaken by VW Group. In the first half of 2025 alone, the German automotive giant shipped up to 347,900 EVs in the Old Continent, surpassing Tesla by a wide margin.
According to CarScoops, who quoted Dataforce’s numbers, Tesla’s EV sales in Europe dramatically plummeted this year, as it had only sold 76,400 units in Europe between Jan and the end of May. During the same period, the main Volkswagen brand alone shifted 192,600 EVs in the Old Continent, leaving Tesla by a healthy margin of more than 100,000 units.
This sales decline in Europe also resonates with Tesla's poor global performance, which has dropped by 14% to 384,000 units in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year.
Back to VW Group, the surge of its EV sales in Europe helps the group to boost its global EV sales by a whopping 47%, totaling up to 465,000 units, or 464,200 if you discount out the commercial trucks. Europe sales alone rose by 89% compared to last year, jumping from 184,100 units in 1H 2024 to 347,900 so far this year.
While the VW main brand leads the group's overall EV sales, Audi leads the premium segment of the group's entire portfolio.
Going brand-to-brand, we’ve mentioned that the main VW brand alone has shifted 192,600 EVs, which makes it the best performer in the group’s entire portfolio. As for their more premium brands, Audi has shipped a total of 101,400 EVs so far this year, outpacing other core brands like Skoda and Seat/Cupra.
Meanwhile, Porsche has experienced a dramatic spike in its global EV sales, as it shifted 34,200 EVs in 1H 2025—an astounding 279% increase over the same period last year.
According to the German publication Handelsblatt, part of VW Group’s sales success in Europe is due to extensive discount campaigns. While they helped in boosting the group’s sales figures, this exercise could put extra pressure on its bottom line, albeit one senior VW exec said that the company is still making money on its EVs with an operating margin of less than 6.5%.
More importantly, delivering more EVs would be important to revive VW Group’s image, which was previously tarnished by the Dieselgate scandal. Not to forget, the stricter EU emission regulations also prompted the group to ramp up its EV production.
Source: CarScoops, Handelsblatt
Gallery










Written By
Mukhlis Azman
An avid two-wheeler that writes and talks about four-wheelers for a living, while dreaming of an urban transit-laden Malaysia. @mukhlisazman
JPJ Running Numbers
KUALA LUMPUR
VPQ4472
SELANGOR
BSH4284
JOHOR
JYF7929
PULAU PINANG
PRT5723
PERAK
APA6413
PAHANG
CFD3340
KEDAH
KGC247
NEGERI SEMBILAN
NEG8531
KOTA KINABALU
SJM3422
KUCHING
QAB430M
Last updated 28 Aug, 2025
Fuel Price
Petrol
RON 95
RM 2.05
RON 97
RM 3.16
+0.03
RON 100
RM 5.00
VPR
RM 6.23
Diesel
EURO 5 B10
RM 2.88
+0.03
EURO 5 B7
RM 3.08
+0.03
Last updated 28 Aug, 2025
Related News
Tesla Model 3+ Debuts in China – Long Range RWD Variant with 830 KM CLTC Range
China’s new Tesla Model 3+ is essentially a single-motor Long Range version of the sedan, featuring up to 830 km of range.
12-08-2025
Tesla Robotaxi Debuts In Austin – RM18 Rides With “Safety Driver”
Tesla's invite-only Robotaxi service is now live in Austin, using 2025 Model Ys with a flat fare of $4.20 (approx. RM18).
25-06-2025
New Tesla V4 Supercharging Station Opens in i-City Shah Alam
Tesla Malaysia’s newest V4 Supercharging station is now open at i-City Finance Avenue, Shah Alam.
10-06-2025
Euro NCAP Reveals 2025’s Best and Worst Assisted Driving Systems
New Euro NCAP 2025 assessment proves assisted driving tech is now prevalent, but only few get it right.
06-06-2025
Tesla's Europe Sales Crashing Despite New Model Y
Tesla's European sales are still falling, with key markets down about 50% YOY in early Q2 2025.
05-05-2025
Tesla Halts New Orders For US-Made Model X And Model S In China
Tesla has halted new Model S and Model X orders in China, likely due to high tariffs on US-made cars.
15-04-2025
Report: RHD Tesla Cybertruck Mulled for Australia – Malaysia Included?
Tesla has reportedly confirmed that the right-hand drive version of the Cybertruck is being considered for Australia.
12-03-2025
Tesla Garners Controversial Presidential Nod From Trump
Trump turned the White House lawn into a Tesla showroom, praising Musk’s cars and promising to buy one himself.
12-03-2025
Latest News
BYD YangWang U9 Track Edition Charts New EV Top Speed Record
At 472.41 km/h, the BYD YangWang U9 Track Edition dethrones the Rimac Nevera R as the fastest EV in the world.
27-08-2025
BYD Ships Thai-Assembled EVs to Europe, Malaysia Next in Line?
BYD has begun exporting Thai-assembled Dolphins to Europe, highlighting Southeast Asia’s rising role in its global strategy.
27-08-2025
XPeng XOS 5.8.0 OTA Update Brings Human-Machine Co-Driving & Pet Mode
New XPeng XOS 5.8.0 OTA update adds Human-Machine Co-Driving, Pet Mode and other market-specific upgrades.
27-08-2025
Married Couple Wins Proton e.MAS 5 Grand Prize
Proton e.MAS 5 grand prize awarded to married couple after winning the ‘Electrify Your Life Contest’ held by PRO-NET.
26-08-2025
MG Cyberster EV Roadster Set To Enter 2025 Merdeka Day Parade
MG Motor Malaysia set to march in 2025 Merdeka Day Parade with MG Cyberster EV roadster.
26-08-2025
Mercedes-Benz Rolls Out P.UP Mobile Charging Plan
Mercedes-Benz Malaysia introduces MB Platinum 5 plan with partners P.UP, includes doorstep charging and grooming.
26-08-2025
Wuling Bingo S Debuts in China — B-Segment EV Hatch with 430 KM Range
The all-new Wuling Bingo S EV hatch debuts in China as SGMW’s answer to the popular Geely Xingyuan.
25-08-2025
Mercedes-AMG GT XX Concept Prototype Smashes EV Distance Record
Mercedes-AMG GT XX Concept EV super-saloon smashes a raft of EV distance records and set new ones in recent eight-day test at Nardò test track.
25-08-2025
Show More
trending_flat