Tesla and MG have led new car growth across Europe in the first half of 2023, according to the latest data compiled by JATO.

New car registrations increased by 17% across Europe in H1, but Tesla took a 2.82% across the continent, the biggest market share growth across the 116 brands JATO tracks across Europe.

MG had the second highest market share growth in H1, with a 1.59% slice of European registrations.

Felipe Munoz, Global Analyst at JATO Dynamics,  said: “The increase in availability of cars following the start of local production in Germany,  as well as price cuts, explains Tesla’s rapid growth recently.

“It’s also important to note that Tesla represents EVs for many all over the world, and today more and more people are turning electric.”