Model 3 from Tesla outperforms in Europe

Tesla’s Model 3 has become the first electric car to achieve the highest monthly sales of new cars in Europe, overtaking European cars such as Renault Clio and Volkswagen Golf to take the number one spot.

show data Sales shared by research firm Jato Dynamics show that Tesla is well ahead of its competitors, with 24,591 Model 3 sales sold in September compared to 18,264 sales of the Renault Clio in second place.

This is also the first time a car made outside of Europe has achieved the best monthly sales there.

Sales data indicate that the auto market is moving slowly. But steadily, away from internal combustion engines to electric cars.

This is helped in large part by various government subsidies to bring down the prices of electric cars, hybrid cars and vans.

Sales of electric and hybrid vehicles accounted for 23 percent of all new sales in September — nearly double the market share in 2020.

However, a global shortage of chips means that sales of new cars are declining overall, with the EU market declining by 25 percent annually.

Total sales in September 2021 amounted to 964,800 cars. Dealers are still facing problems with the availability of new cars due to a lack of chips.

As a result, many consumers, unwilling to wait more than a year to get a new car, have switched to the used car market.

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Tesla Model 3 achieves the highest monthly sales in Europe

September has usually been a strong month for Tesla, with the company often pushing sales aggressively into the end of the quarter.

This year’s September sales accounted for 74 percent of the company’s total third-quarter volume, with the combined success of the Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, giving it a leading market share of 24 percent of electric vehicle sales, ahead of rival Volkswagen by 22 percent. percent and Stellantis by 13 percent.

But this month, things have become less smooth for the company in the software field. The company was forced to withdraw the latest beta version of its fully autonomous driving software after drivers complained of errors, including false collision warnings.

Nevertheless, it indicates Tweet From the company’s CEO, Elon Musk, the latest beta version may have been restored.

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