<ul><li>UK sales of new Tesla cars dropped by over a third in May amidst stiff competition and political backlash against Elon Musk, with only 2,016 vehicles sold compared to 3,125 in May 2024.</li><li>Chinese carmaker BYD's sales surged by 407% in the UK in May, outselling Tesla, as it sold 3,025 cars compared to 596 last year.</li><li>Overall, new car sales in the UK increased by 1.6% in May, with corporate fleets driving demand while private buyers' interest decreased.</li><li>As per analysis, Tesla is at risk of losing its top position in EV sales in the UK to Volkswagen, with other manufacturers like Ford and Renault also witnessing significant growth in electric vehicle sales.</li></ul>

UK sales of new Tesla cars slumped by third in May amid Musk backlash

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