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Tesla's EV sales in Germany fell over 33% year-over-year in May 2025—despite a booming European EV market. While competitors like BYD and Volkswagen gain ground, Tesla’s declining momentum reflects not only intensified competition but also growing consumer backlash tied to Elon Musk’s political actions. The trend signals a critical shift in European EV buyer sentiment.

New research from EIT Urban Mobility and Transport for London finds that battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) reduce brake dust emissions by 83% compared to conventional cars. Thanks to regenerative braking, BEVs produce far less particulate pollution, even when accounting for heavier vehicle weights. The study also highlights a 38% overall reduction in non-exhaust emissions for BEVs and calls for further innovation in brake, tire, and roadwear technologies alongside a shift toward public transit and smaller vehicles.