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.

Summary

Tesla’s European sales are plummeting, with Germany seeing a 60% drop despite strong EV growth. Similar declines hit Norway, Sweden, and France.

While some blame the Osborne effect—buyers delaying purchases for a refreshed Model Y—Musk’s endorsement of Germany’s far-right AfD may also be repelling customers.

Online backlash has linked Tesla to fascist imagery. In contrast, UK sales fell only 7.8%, suggesting political factors play a role.

With strong domestic EV competition in Europe, Tesla’s reputation crisis could further hurt demand.

  • Fedizen@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    10 days ago

    Is it? It seems like if teslas all had broken windows less people would buy them. I’m sure a few people have sunk saved money into them so I sympathize where I can… but I don’t know any people who bought a tesla that couldn’t afford fixing it. They’re not exactly cheap.

    • colourlessideaEnglish
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      10 days ago

      Well that’s certainly my interpretation of OP’s “do that in such way the message is understood without making the other one defensive since that would just make the problem worse”