European Tesla sales nosedive amid Musk backlash

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Tesla’s European numbers plummeted nearly 50% as consumers reacted strongly to CEO Elon Musk’s controversial political positions. The sharp decline in sales reflects deep-seated brand concerns in a fiercely competitive market, leaving the automaker scrambling for a strategy to regain lost trust.

theepochtimes.com / Tesla Sales in Europe Plunge Nearly 50 Percent

EV demand has surged across the continent, but Tesla has faltered amid controversy over CEO Elon Musk's public remarks and political engagement.

nypost.com / Tesla sales plunge 49% in Europe as Elon Musk’s firm faces brand crisis, China rival

Tesla’s sales in Europe plunged in April as the electric car maker faced backlash over Elon Musk’s political work and rising competition from China-based rival BYD. Tesla sold just 7,261 cars in the region last month – down from 14,228 units sold in the same month one year ago, according to data…

cbsnews.com / Tesla's monthly sales in Europe plunge by almost 50% amid Musk backlash

Tesla's brand is the focus of a backlash against CEO Elon Musk for his political views and involvement with President Trump's DOGE.

huffpost.com / Elon Musk’s Tesla Sales Utterly Collapse In Europe, Even As EV Market Surges

The numbers are the latest indication of how much the vehicle brand is suffering because of the backlash against its billionaire CEO and his far-right views.

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