Tesla’s car sales in Germany dropped sharply in December, nearly halving compared with the same month a year earlier, according to data released by Germany’s road traffic authority KBA.

Germany’s struggling auto market saw a modest rebound last month, thanks to a surge in electric vehicle (EV) sales, according to official data released Wednesday.

Tesla’s sales in Germany took a significant hit in March, falling by 42.5%, despite a general rise in the popularity of battery electric vehicles (EVs) across the country.

Tesla Inc.’s car registrations in Germany saw a significant drop of 76% in February, falling to just 1,429 units, as reported by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority.