Tesla sales plunge in Europe even as EV market booms

Cranes and first pillars are seen on the construction site of Tesla's new European factory in Gruenheide near Berlin. Tesla aims to open the factory by the middle of next year to reduce supply bottlenecks. (REUTERS)

August 12, 2020 10:00 AM

Tesla's vehicle sales collapsed in Europe in July as the electric-car maker continues to struggle to match demand with supply.

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