Tesla's UK sales plummet in February but outpace BYD, New Automotive data shows

Group 1 - Tesla's UK sales fell sharply in February, with a total of 2,208 vehicles sold, representing a 45.2% decrease compared to the same month last year [1] - Despite the decline, Tesla's sales still outpaced those of Chinese competitor BYD, which saw a 40.9% increase in sales to 968 units [1] - Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for a quarter of the overall car market in the UK during this period [1]