Tesla is facing dramatic sales drop in Europe while the electric car manufacturer faces the active role of Elon Musk in the Trump administration.
Musk, whose government’s efficiency department has sought to slander parts of the US government, while angry at left political factions in Europe with its embrace of far -right figures.
In Europe, Tesla has suffered major losses in traditionally strong regions.
Sales in France fell 63% in January compared to the same month a year ago.
In Germany, the fall was almost so sharp, with sales falling 59.5%.
Analysts have stressed that they increase the resistance against Musk, especially after his perceived approval of his far -right party for Germany (AFD).
This marks the poorest performance of January of Tesla in Germany since 2021.
Company fighting is not limited in continental Europe.
In the UK, Tesla’s sales have also fallen, while the Scandinavian markets, where electric vehicles are widely adopted, are seeing similar models.
Musk is promoting political controversy in the UK by protecting the release of the far -right activist Tommy Robinson from prison.
Robinson is currently serving a prison sentence for violating an order, but he has a history of legal problems, including prison time for the attack and contempt of the court.
Musk has repeatedly posted in his defense, asking why Robinson is in lonely prison and suggesting he had improved to “tell the truth” to the alleged Grooming gangs in the UK.
Tesla’s boss has also been very critical of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
French Prime Minister François Bayrou criticized Musk last month, warning that the billionaire poses a threat to democracies.
In a television interview, Bayrou argued that wealth should not give individuals the power to influence public opinion and decision -making.
In Sweden, the new Tesla registrations decreased 44% from last year, while Norway recorded a 38% decrease in the same period.
Tesla works in Sweden has begun a strike that starts for a year of action.
It is the longest work page in a century in the Scandinavian country.
Perhaps the most worrying about Tesla is the fall in China, one of its most critical markets. January sales fell 11.5% compared to last year – while local competitor Byd reported an increase of almost 50% of sales.
Tesla’s stock has been under pressure. Since Tuesday morning, shares traded about $ 350, a significant decline from their December roof of approximately $ 480.
In the last month, Tesla’s shares have fallen 13% – although its shares are still more than 86% in the last 12 months.
After the 2024 elections, Musk found himself on the winning side of the political landscape, a change that originally coincided with a sharp increase in Tesla’s shares.
Its net value increased by about $ 170 billion while investors optimism sparked higher shares prices.
However, the tide now seems to be returning.
Tesla reported her first annual decline of car sender last year, marking a significant shift for a company that has long been a prevailing force in the EV market.
The decline continued in 2025, with worrying signs that appear in some major markets.
Mike O’Rourke, the market chief in Jonesrading, included in a recent research note that the political extension of Musk may be playing a role in Tesla’s obstacles.
“There is an argument that must be made that Tesla has begun to be penalized for Musk’s close relationship with Trump,” he wrote, as reported by Bloomberg.
Adding riots, Tesla’s sellers have recently been targeted in acts of vandalism.
A merchant in Colorado was protected by inscriptions and had broken his windows last week – such a third attack in just two weeks.
Authorities are investigating whether Musk’s political affiliation may have prompted these incidents.
Tesla’s executives have also accepted the potential risks associated with the relocation of trade police.
The company’s leading financial officer, Vaibhav Tanja, recently warned during a call of profits that the fees imposed on production components could disrupt the company’s operations.
“Over the years, we have tried to put our chain of supply in every market, but we are still dependent on parts from around the world,” Tanja said, stressing that any new limit would have consequences for the line of the end of Tesla.
The company has not introduced a new model since the beginning of Cybertruck at the end of 2023. While there have been discussions about the detection of a more affordable Tesla model in 2025, no concrete period has been announced.
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