Summary

Tesla’s registrations in France dropped 63% in January, their lowest since August 2022, far outpacing the broader total EV sales’ 0.5% decline.

Tesla registrations across EU countries fell 13% last year, with Germany accounting for much of the decline.

Sales in Germany, Tesla’s biggest European market, also fell 41% last year due to an aging lineup, competition, and subsidy cuts.

CEO Elon Musk’s political involvement, including support for Germany’s far-right party, may be affecting demand.

  • Yerbouti
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    1975 months ago

    Not many people want to be seen in a nazi car. Between that and twitter, the babyllionaire douche is really demonstrating his genius.

    • @Naia@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      295 months ago

      I use to want one. I was following news for them as electric cars were a bit of a hyper focus for me at the time.

      My next car will very likely be full electric and there is no way I will own a Tesla now. I’m not even sure I would get one at this point if musk was no longer associated with it.

      He has done everything he can to alienate the actual consumers of Tesla.

      • @BassTurd@lemmy.world
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        195 months ago

        Until recently, I think I’d have given them a shot if Musk was 100% removed from the company, not by his choice. Now, Tesla is synonymous with a Nazi. That taint will last decades if they were to drop him right now, but I will never give them a penny.

    • @Not_mikey@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      125 months ago

      Not many people want to be seen in a nazi car

      Eh, people really like VW bugs, and those we’re commissioned by hitler and designed by the nazis. They’ve done a lot better at distancing themselves from their founder, though.

      • Yerbouti
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        75 months ago

        Sheik Sheik Sheik, Sheik Yerbouti!! It’s been a real long time since anyone mention the reference, cheers!