According to Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt), Tesla has set a new record in Norway by selling more cars in 2025 than any automaker ever did in a full year, with 28,606 vehicles registered from January to November, surpassing Volkswagen's 2016 record. This surge, driven primarily by the Model Y, reflects Norway's rapid embrace of electric vehicles and highlights Tesla's advanced AI-driven manufacturing, autonomous driving systems, and over-the-air software updates. The widespread use of Tesla's AI-powered features in Norway demonstrates strong market acceptance of automotive AI technologies, opening new business opportunities for AI integration in European EV markets and accelerating the region's transition to smart mobility. (Source: Sawyer Merritt, Norwegian Road Federation - OFV)

According to Sawyer Merritt, the Tesla Model Y reclaimed its position as Europe’s bestselling car in September 2025, after a nine-month gap, as reported by Automotive News Europe. Tesla’s sustained investment in AI-powered autonomous driving and smart software updates has contributed to its competitive advantage in the European EV market. The Model Y’s advanced AI-driven features, such as Autopilot and over-the-air updates, have driven consumer interest and boosted sales, demonstrating how AI integration is shaping buyer preferences and influencing the automotive industry’s shift toward intelligent vehicles (source: Sawyer Merritt on Twitter; Automotive News Europe).