Tesla sales in Europe plummet 40% — while Chinese rival BYD sees sales triple
1. Tesla's European sales dropped 40%, marking a seven-month decline. 2. BYD's registrations surged to 13,503, a 225% increase year-over-year. 3. Overall battery electric vehicle sales in Europe rose despite Tesla's decline. 4. BYD's success attributed to new models and rapid showroom expansions. 5. Tesla faces brand damage amid competition and poor model performance.