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What state buys the most Teslas?

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California in the US; China globally (surpassing the US in 2025). California is the US state that buys the most Teslas by a wide margin, with an estimated 496,980 sales. Florida is a distant second at 92,400. Globally, China became Tesla's largest single market in 2025, with approximately 626,000 units, surpassing the US at 580,147. Tesla's global deliveries totaled 1,636,129 in 2025, down 8.6% from the prior year.

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In the US, California buys the most Teslas: an estimated 496,980, far ahead of Florida (92,400) and Texas (81,950). California also leads in total EV registrations with 1.25 million.

Globally, China became Tesla's largest single market in 2025, with approximately 626,000 units sold, surpassing the US at 580,147. This is the first time China surpassed the US as Tesla's largest market.

Tesla's global deliveries totaled 1,636,129 in 2025, down 8.6% from 2024. In Europe, Norway leads with 34,285 units (up 41.3%), while major markets like Germany (down 48.4%) and France (down 37.5%) saw sharp declines.

These figures are estimates compiled from registration data and Tesla's own delivery reports, not from the DEPLOY registry (which tracks physical-AI deployments, not consumer vehicle sales).

Where Teslas sell, by state and country

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Tesla sales by geography
  • China became Tesla's largest market in 2025, surpassing the US with about 626,000 units.

    In 2025, China became Tesla's largest single market for the first time, with approximately 626,000 units sold, surpassing the US. The US market saw 580,147 units in 2025, an 8.4% year-over-year decline. Tesla's global deliveries in 2025 totaled 1,636,129 vehicles, down 8.6% from 2024. China's lead reflects both strong domestic demand and Giga Shanghai's role as Tesla's highest-output factory.

    Country ranking
    Dec 31, 2025 (as reported)
    Tridens Technology (compiled from Tesla filings + press)
    Tridens Technology
  • US: 580,147 Tesla deliveries in 2025, down 8.4% year over year.

    Tesla's US market saw 580,147 deliveries in 2025, a decline of 52,965 units (8.4%) from 2024. The Model Y remained the best-selling EV in the US. Cybertruck registrations reached approximately 15,000, below expectations. California remains the largest US state market by far.

    US sales
    Dec 31, 2025 (as reported)
    Tridens Technology (compiled from registration data)
    Tridens Technology
  • Europe: about 235,322 Tesla sales in 2025, with Norway leading at 34,285.

    Tesla's European sales totaled approximately 235,322 units in 2025. Norway was the top European market at 34,285 units (up 41.3%), followed by France at 25,477 (down 37.5%), Germany at 19,387 (down 48.4%), and the Netherlands at 16,683 (down 44.5%). European sales declined sharply in most major markets, reflecting rising EV competition and brand headwinds.

    Europe sales
    Dec 31, 2025 (as reported)
    Tridens Technology (compiled from European registration data)
    Tridens Technology
How we know this

These figures are compiled from state registration data, Tesla's own delivery reports, and press coverage. They are not from the DEPLOY registry.

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Sales figures are estimates from registration data, not DEPLOY-verified records. Tesla's own delivery reports are the most authoritative source.

Common questions

Which country buys the most Teslas?
China, as of 2025. China became Tesla's largest single market with approximately 626,000 units sold, surpassing the US at 580,147. This is the first time China surpassed the US. The shift reflects strong Chinese EV demand and Giga Shanghai's role as Tesla's highest-output factory.
What US state buys the most Teslas?
California, by a wide margin. An estimated 496,980 Teslas have been sold in California, far ahead of Florida (92,400) and Texas (81,950). California also leads in total EV registrations with 1.25 million.
How many Teslas were sold in 2025?
Tesla delivered 1,636,129 vehicles globally in 2025, down 8.6% from 2024's 1,789,226. Model 3 and Model Y accounted for 97% of deliveries. The decline reflects increased EV competition, particularly from BYD in China and Europe.
Are Tesla sales declining?
Yes, globally. Tesla's 2025 deliveries of 1,636,129 were down 8.6% from 2024. The US market declined 8.4% year over year, and European markets saw sharp drops (Germany down 48.4%, France down 37.5%). However, Norway grew 41.3% and China grew enough to surpass the US as Tesla's largest market.

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