Tesla, Europe and Elon Musk

Tesla demand is nosediving in EV-friendly Europe amid Elon Musk’s endorsement of the far right
Popularity has plummeted in markets like Germany, a country still haunted by its fascist past, where Tesla's share of EV sales plummeted to just 3.7% last month versus 14% a year earlier.
Tesla’s European Sales Drop in January After Musk Disrupts Politics There
The U.S. electric car company’s sales are sliding across Europe, amid what many see as interference in local affairs by Tesla’s chief executive, Elon Musk.
Are Tesla sales in Europe dropping because of Elon Musk's politics?
Tesla sales are plunging across Europe with the most precipitous declines in France, Germany and Italy. Polls show that Musk is growing unpopular in Europe, particularly in Germany where he has endors
Tesla sales in Europe are sliding. That's a problem for Elon Musk.
While Tesla's sales in markets such as Belgium, Netherlands, and Sweden rose last year, the overall picture in Europe is less than rosy for the automaker — esp
Tesla (TSLA) sales are dropping like a rock in Europe, but it’s not just because of Elon Musk
Tesla sales are dropping like a rock in Europe based on early sales numbers coming for January 2025. Many are linking this to dissatisfaction with CEO Elon Musk’s meddling in European politics. While there’s undoubtedly some of that going on, it’s not the only factor.
Musk Effect? Tesla Sales Slump in Five European Markets in January
(Reuters) - Tesla posted lower sales across five European countries in January, including the United Kingdom and France, as competitors with newer models gained on the electric vehicle maker and polls show public opinion souring on CEO Elon Musk.
Tesla prices surge by £14,000 despite slumping electric car sales and criticism of Elon Musk
Prices of new Tesla models around the world are rising as drivers face massive cost hikes for new electric vehicles. Drivers may have to pay thousands extra to get their hands on a new Tesla as prices jumped significantly in the United States and Germany.
Tesla’s sales plummet across Europe
Sales of Tesla’s electric vehicles have fallen sharply across many of its key European markets amid a consumer backlash against Elon Musk’s political activism and meddling in regional politics.
Are Musk's politics hurting Tesla in Europe?
Registrations plunged 63% in France in January 2025, but it should pick up again as a new model is to be released.
Model Y refresh can’t come soon enough for Tesla as preliminary January sales in Europe look dire
Tesla sales in a number of major European markets nearly halved in January, partly because of calendar year effects as well ...
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Tesla sales are diving in Germany and across Europe too
Tesla sales careened lower in Germany in January, as sales of the electric-vehicle company headed by Elon Musk tumble across Europe. The German trade group VDA reported that Tesla new-vehicle ...
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Teslas turn toxic as sales crash in Europe and the UK
Tesla sales dropped around 13 percent across Europe in 2024, but so far this year, the scale of the problem is far greater. In France, sales of new Teslas fell by 63 percent, while total car sales ...
Tesla lost ground to VW, Seat in EU’s top electric car market
Tesla Inc. was the biggest loser among electric-vehicle makers last month in Germany, where consumers snubbed Elon Musk’s ...
Tesla Sales See Significant Decline in California
California is the biggest market for electric vehicles in the U.S. and by a wide margin, accounting for nearly 35 percent of ...
Tesla Sales Collapse By Up To 63% In France, Germany, And UK
In Germany, Tesla sold 1,277 vehicles last month, representing a massive fall of 59.5% from January 2024. Sales of EVs fell ...