Tesla gets approval to start delivering Model 3 in Europe

The Model 3 could hurt European sales of the BMW 3 series and Mercedes C class by attracting customers of midsize premium sedans who are looking to switch to a battery-powered car from a gasoline or diesel vehicle. (Bloomberg)

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Bloomberg

January 20, 2019 09:30 AM

Tesla received permission to start selling its Model 3 in Europe, clearing the final hurdle in bringing the electric-car maker’s top seller to the home turf of Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

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