#european-market

#european-market

Filings suggest that Tesla is accelerating its regional expansion following its recent launch in Lithuania, with service centers likely coming before full sales operations. Official entities in Latvia and Estonia Tesla has established two new legal entities, Tesla Latvia SIA and Tesla Estonia OÜ, both owned by Tesla International B.V., as noted in an EV Wire report. Corporate records show the Estonian entity was formed on December 16, 2025, while the Latvian subsidiary was registered earlier, on November 7.

The optics on "brand America" are currently being assailed. An interesting time, then, for General Motors to renew its interest in the European market, although the reasoning is sound. Leading the charge is Cadillac's entry into Formula One (it's already competitive in world endurance racing, and the Celestiq luxury EV is burnishing the company's image elsewhere), but also critical is a new push for the Corvette.

This year's IAA could almost be considered a Shanghai Auto Show exurb, with all the Chinese brands swarming the exhibition halls and announcing grand plans. It can be overwhelming. This year, yet another Chinese brand, GAC, announced its intention to bring the somewhat reasonably priced Aion V to Europe. There are a lot of Chinese brands in Europe, surely they can't all be doing well, no?

By integrating Baidu's cutting-edge autonomous driving technology with Lyft's platform reach and operational expertise, we're excited to deliver safer, greener, and more efficient mobility solutions to more users.

This change marks a temporary shift in how we operate in Europe, but it's not goodbye. Our goal is to return to global markets, including Europe, stronger and better positioned to serve riders like you.

The BYD Seagull, now known as Dolphin Surf in Europe, upgrades powertrain and battery features to enhance its appeal in the European markets.

The Lynk & Co Z20 stands out among China's EV offerings, balancing performance and design while attempting to bolster Geely's global brand presence.

Xpeng's new P7+ model showcases a remarkable 80% charge in just 12 minutes and an extended range, positioning itself as a strong competitor to Tesla.

Nissan is putting its own spin on the Renault Twingo and Dacia Spring EVs as it expedites development for a 2026 launch.