Tesla Portugal August Sales Drop
Tesla new car registrations in Portugal fell 36.5 percent in August to 148 units according to industry data. Despite this monthly decline, total sales for the January to August period rose over 40 percent.
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Tesla registrations in Portugal dropped 37% to 148 units in August compared to the previous year, according to ACAP data released Tuesday. The decline came during an overnight period when broader light electric vehicle registrations across the country climbed 65%. The drop highlights a sudden divergence between Tesla's performance and the broader local EV market expansion.
