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SilverElfinyesterday at 8:11 PM3 repliesview on HN

In Europe didn’t basically all brands take a hit? It was framed as Tesla falling behind but it’s more that Chinese EVs are so cheap, nothing can compete. Even within China the competition is insane, with over 100 car companies fighting to survive and giving out big discounts.


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jeltzyesterday at 9:22 PM

No. VW is up 78% and the market in general EV sales is up by 22%. It is actually just mostly Tesla doing poorly.

https://www.best-selling-cars.com/electric/2025-half-year-eu...

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EliteGadgetyesterday at 9:09 PM

It isn't just Chinese EVs there are Korean brands on the road e.g. Jaewoo.

https://jaecoo.co.uk/

I'm in the UK and the only new Fords I see are these huge F250/F350 which make my 4x4 (which is relatively small compared to a modern 4x4) look tiny.

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lawnyesterday at 9:13 PM

Volkswagen is doing very well in Europe.

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