Tesla recorded a record 66,035 vehicle registrations in Europe in September, surpassing its previous high of 60,934 in March 2023; the figure may rise by at least 1,000 once Lithuania and Portugal report. The Model Y led the European market with nearly 41,000 registrations (up 55%), and the Model 3 posted over 25,050, more than doubling its September 2025 volume. However, registrations swung widely during the quarter, with the Model Y at only 5,138 in July, and the September push was helped by inventory shipped from Shanghai. The main concern is that Chinese automakers are following the same export strategy: Chinese brands' registrations rose 104% in September to a 14.5% market share, the highest combined share they have reached, with Leapmotor up 324%.
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| Market | US stocks |
|---|---|
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Industry | Automobile Manufacturers |
| Market cap | $1.5T |
| Close on 10/28/2026 | 404.41 |
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