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Dec 10, 2025 8:00 PM

Tesla Hits Ceiling In China? 2025 Sales Slump Could Mark A First For EV Giant

The struggles for Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) in 2025 continue with sales in China continuing to see pressure. A new report reveals year-to-date totals that make Tesla's first annual sales drop in the country almost certain.

Tesla Sales Down In China

Tesla saw soaring demand in the U.S. in the third quarter thanks to the expiration of the federal EV tax credit. Demand in the U.S. and other parts of the world has been a key theme for Tesla this year.

In China, Tesla has seen many months of sales declines as the company faces consumer demand issues and increasing competition from the likes of BYD Company ADR (OTC:BYDDY)(OTC:BYDDF) and others.

New data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers shows Tesla having retail sales of 73,145 vehicles in ...