Tesla reached 13.5 percent market share in battery-electric vehicle (BEV) registrations in Germany between January and October this year, according to data from the KBA (via @Berlinergy).
The U.S. automaker had 41,643 registrations in Germany during the 10-month period, followed by other top five OEMs Volkswagen, Hyundai, Audi and Fiat.
German automaker Volkswagen was relatively close behind Tesla with 37,755 BEV registrations and a 12.2-percent market share, while all other automakers included on the list had under 10 percent in BEV market share.
Fellow German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz had just 17,247 BEV deliveries during the period, marking only a 5.7-percent market share.
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Hyundai delivered 23,235 BEVs in Germany for a 7.5-percent market share, while Audi and Fiat had 20,169 and 19,316 BEV deliveries for 6.5- and 6.3-percent market shares, respectively.
Tesla’s total deliveries were comprised of its popular compact crossover SUV, with 24,177 Model Y units and 17,464 Model 3 units delivered. Meanwhile, Volkswagen’s BEVs included the ID.3, ID.4 and ID.5, as well as the VW UP.
The news comes about a month after the Tesla Model Y topped the Volkswagen Golf to become the best-selling car in Germany for the first time.
Tesla also announced plans to offset upcoming incentive cuts in Germany with a bonus compensation package available on all orders until December 31.
