Teslas slip came despite total EV sales on the continent rising 28% over the same period.
Analysts havelinkedthe slump to Teslas aging model lineup and growing backlash against CEO Elon Musks increasingly polarising behaviour.
Teslas Model Y has been the best-selling EV in Europe for two years in a row.
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Swedens Polestar sold 2,000 cars, representing an 84% jump.
The company has beenactively targetingdisgruntled Tesla owners with special offers on its EVs.
Teslas dealerships have beenvandalised.Its cars have been set on fire.
With Tesla fighting fires, now could be the opportune moment for European automakers to strike.
However, theyll need to move quickly because Chinese car companies are looming large.
While they still lack the branding power of their European rivals, theyre moving fast and learning quickly.
In February, BYDs EV sales in Europe almost doubled from the same month last year.
While all eyes are on Teslas stumble, Chinese manufacturers are reshaping our industrys competitive landscape, he said.
Story bySion Geschwindt
Sion is a freelance science and technology reporter, specialising in climate and energy.
