After a slow start in Germany for the past 3 years, Tesla is starting to make progress in this difficult market dominated by local manufacturers. Last year, Model S sales increased by 94% according to registration data, and although it still lags behind comparatively smaller countries like the Netherlands and Switzerland, things are looking up for Tesla in Germany.
The country introduce new EV incentives starting this summer. Those initiatives should increases EV awareness and sales in the country – though Tesla is already doing better in the region.
Last month (March 2016) Tesla had its best month for Model S deliveries in Germany with 267 units delivered – more than its last record of 234 units in December 2015.
Model S deliveries were up 35% in Q1 2016 versus the same period last year:
Tesla delivered a total of 394 Model S’s in Germany during Q1 2016 – up from 294 units in Q1 2015.
The company underwent a change in management in the country after Jochen Rudat, to lead sales in Germany and stated that it quickly replaced the other managers in the country.
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That’s good news. Hope it’s the start of a trend. Germany is arguably the most important EU auto market and it’s difficult to crack given its strong domestic automakers and loyal customer base – although the VW dieselgate scandal may have damaged that cozy relationship somewhat.
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