Tesla has staged a sharp recovery in Sweden’s electric vehicle market, with the Model Y returning to the top of the sales charts after months of decline. The surge marks a significant turnaround for the U.S. carmaker, which has faced a challenging year in the country.
According to data from Car.info, Model Y registrations in September rose by 492% compared with August, nearly five times higher than the previous month. Despite the rebound, year-over-year figures remain weaker, indicating Tesla has not fully regained its earlier momentum.
The Model Y had fallen to fourth place in Sweden’s EV rankings earlier this year, with sales slipping even as the company introduced incentives such as zero-interest financing. September’s figures represent the first clear sign of renewed demand for Tesla’s best-selling model in the country.
Momentum is also strengthening in other European markets. At Gigafactory Berlin, factory head André Thierig said sales had exceeded expectations, prompting revisions to production forecasts for the third and fourth quarters of 2025. “We currently have very good sales figures and have therefore revised our production plans,” Thierig said.
Demand is also improving in the used market. Carla, Sweden’s second-largest used EV dealer, reported resale values for Teslas climbed nearly 10% between June and August, helping the company return to profitability after earlier struggles.
