Tesla marks UK sales milestone as fierce competition looms
Tesla has achieved a significant milestone by delivering its 300,000th vehicle in the UK, coinciding with a rise in electric vehicle sales. The company reported a 44 percent increase in deliveries in May compared to the previous year. However, Tesla faces growing competition from both established and emerging brands in the electric vehicle market.
- ▪Tesla delivered its 300,000th vehicle in the UK last month, marking a decade since its first delivery in 2014.
- ▪The company recorded 2,897 deliveries in May, a 44 percent increase from 2,016 in the same month last year.
- ▪Tesla's Model Y and Model 3 were the top two new electric vehicle registrations in the UK last year.
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