Tesla Loses Biggest Market Share In California As Toyota Climbs To No. 2
Tesla's California market share fell to 9.9% in 2025 as Toyota rose to No. 2. Discover why registrations dropped 11% despite Model Y’s segment dominance.
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Tesla's California market share fell to 9.9% in 2025 as Toyota rose to No. 2. Discover why registrations dropped 11% despite Model Y’s segment dominance.
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