Tesla’s sales plummeted by more than half across the European Union last month even as the bloc’s overall electric car market grew.

As per ACEA data, sales of Tesla vehicles in 32 European countries plunged 49 per cent to 7,261 last month from 14,228 in the same period a year ago.

According to the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association, registrations for new Tesla EVs in Europe plunged 49% in April compared to last year. That came despite a 34% surge in overall battery electric car sales there.

Comprehensive new data for all 31 countries across the continent shows EV volumes rose 28% while Tesla's sales collapsed 49% last month.