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    Tesla experienced a sharp decline in sales across major European markets in April 2025, as new vehicle registrations in Germany and the United Kingdom fell to their lowest levels in over two years. Despite a general uptick in demand for electric vehicles on the continent, the U.S. automaker has struggled to maintain its previous market dominance amid intensifying regional competition and growing backlash linked to the company’s chief executive, Elon Musk.

    Tesla sales drop in Germany and UK to lowest level in two years

    Official data released on Tuesday showed a 46 percent drop in new Tesla registrations in Germany and a 62 percent drop in the U.K. compared to the same period last year. Similar patterns were reported elsewhere in Europe, with Sweden registering an 80 percent decline and France down by over 59 percent. These figures come at a time when overall electric vehicle sales are increasing, highlighting Tesla’s disproportionate losses.

    Industry analysts have cited multiple contributing factors. Some suggest the delayed rollout of Tesla’s updated Model Y, known internally as the Juniper version, may have impacted deliveries. However, others argue that broader reputational and geopolitical factors are playing a more decisive role. European sentiment has shifted in recent months, driven in part by dissatisfaction with U.S. trade policies and increasing discomfort with Musk’s vocal support for far-right political movements.

    Matthias Schmidt, an analyst with Schmidt Automotive Research, emphasized that the figures likely represent more than a temporary setback. “European April data is strongly indicating that this is more than a model changeover blip, and Tesla’s European issues are more deeply rooted and stemming from Musk,” he said. The United Kingdom has emerged as a focal point for public dissent against Musk, with a notable rise in cultural and artistic expressions of disapproval. This atmosphere has further complicated Tesla’s branding in a market where it once led electric vehicle adoption.

    Norway, traditionally one of Tesla’s strongest European markets, provided a rare bright spot. The Model Y remained popular in April, but data from the Norwegian Road Traffic Information Council indicated that more than half of those registrations were for used vehicles. Tesla’s overall market share in Norway declined to 11 percent, compared to 18 percent a year earlier. While Tesla’s market presence wanes, Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are expanding rapidly in Europe. BYD reported a 755 percent increase in German sales in April despite facing a 27 percent EU import tariff.

    In the U.K., where such tariffs do not apply, BYD saw a 311 percent rise. Meanwhile, Germany’s Volkswagen recorded a resurgence, with electric vehicle sales more than doubling in the first quarter of the year. Following a 71 percent drop in first-quarter profits reported last month, Elon Musk stated he would reduce his political activity and shift focus back to corporate operations. However, the company faces mounting pressure to regain consumer trust and adapt its strategy in a changing European market. – By EuroWire News Desk.

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