Tesla sales in Portugal slump 48.5% in July, total EVs rise

Aug 1 (Reuters) - Tesla's TSLA.O new car registrations in Portugal fell 48.5% in July from a year ago to 284 units, as overall new registrations of light electric vehicles rose about 9.5%, the country's automobile industry association ACAP said on Friday.

In the January-July period, Tesla sales fell 27.4% in Portugal to 4,372 units, while the total of light electric cars rose 27.2%.

Data from several other key European markets earlier on Friday showed Tesla registrations fell in July despite a revamp to its signature Model Y, as the EV maker struggles with a backlash to CEO Elon Musk's political views, regulatory challenges and rising competition.