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"Tesla sales have continued their precipitous plunge in Germany and other
European markets, the result of what is largely seen as a consumer backlash
against CEO Elon Musk’s support of the far right AfD political party and his
meddling in favour of other right wing causes.
According to data compiled by
Reuters, Tesla car sales in Germany fell by 76%
in February, where the actions of Musk have been felt the most, and has
resulted in boycotts of the products by leading companies and local
governments, and massive push back by consumers.
According to Germany’s road traffic agency, Tesla sold 1,429 cars in Germany, a
decline of 76%, following a 60 per cent year on year drop in January. That is
despite strong 31 per cent growth in the overall car market.
Musk defenders insist that the fall is only because of inventory issues and the
pause in buying ahead of the release of the refreshed Model Y, but the consumer
response is clearly visible. At least two companies have said they will dump
their Tesla fleets and choose another brand, specifically because of Musk’s
actions.
“Of course, as a Tesla driver you were always the fool: the Green party voter,
the world saviour, the CO2 guy,” Patrik Schneider, who leased a Tesla in
Germany, told German outlet
Capital.de earlier this year. “But now you’re in
a category that’s no longer funny. Now you’re suddenly in the corner with the
right-wingers.”
Other countries have recorded similar falls. In Australia, Tesla sales dropped
66 per cent in February, compared to the same month a year earlier, although
the overall market was also weak. Tesla’s share of the EV market, however, have
dropped from over 50 per cent to 28 per cent.
Reuters reports that Tesla sales were down 24% in the Netherlands, 42% in
Sweden, 48% in both Norway and Denmark, 45% in France, 55% in Italy, 10% in
Spain and 53% in Portugal, according to official data."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
