<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Tesla sales in Europe fell for the fifth consecutive month in May despite increasing demand for electric cars and hybrids across the region.</li><li>While EV and hybrid sales are booming in Europe, Tesla's market share is declining rapidly, with a 45% drop in sales as political challenges and rising competition impact the brand.</li><li>Chinese rival BYD outsold Tesla in Europe for the first time, benefiting from affordable EV models and aggressive expansion strategies.</li><li>Tesla's struggle to capitalize on the growing electric vehicle market in Europe is compounded by political backlash, brand crisis, and competition from both established automakers and emerging Chinese companies.</li></ul>

European drivers can't get enough hybrids and EVs — but that's still not helping Tesla

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