New Tesla registrations in Sweden increase 9% in December amid union strike

Tesla keeps on increasing its new customer base in Sweden as it ramped up 9% of new car registrations in December 2032, according to data from the Swedish Auto Industry Association.

During this timeline, Tesla registered 1,789 new electric vehicles, it’s an increase from 1,645 vehicles sold in December 2022. In terms of market share, Tesla achieved a 6.1% year-over-year growth from a year earlier.

According to Car.info, Tesla recorded a 120% increase in its sales and market share in 2023. In this figure, the Tesla Model Y became the best-selling car in 2023 with 16,415 units sold over the year. It is followed by Volvo XC40 and XC60 with 13,660 and 11,669 units registered throughout 2023 (via Teslaclubsweden).

Tesla Model Y, Image source – Tesla

The latest statistics came after Tesla has been facing heat from Swedish labor unions since October last year. The strike, which was backed by IF Metall, aimed at a collective bargaining agreement with the EV maker.

The strike is joined by dock workers, mechanics, and postal services has blocked Tesla shipment services in the country. Dock workers have refused to unload new Tesla vehicles in Sweden.

The efforts from the Swedish Union are also receiving support from neighboring countries including Norway and Denmark in a sympathy strike. As a result, labor unions in these Nordic neighbors are also blocking Tesla shipments towards Sweden.

Meanwhile, Tesla has not shared any official statement about a settlement with the domestic laborers on strike.