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Tesla Faces Plummeting Sales and Escalating Challenges in 2025

Global sales fell 13% in Q1 2025, with European markets hit hardest as competition grows and Elon Musk's political actions strain the brand's image.

La baisse des ventes de voitures Tesla se poursuivent dans le monde entier
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Overview

  • Tesla's global vehicle deliveries dropped 13% in Q1 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with European sales declining by 50%.
  • Key markets like France, Sweden, and Denmark saw sales fall by over 50%, reflecting a sharp loss of market share to competitors.
  • Elon Musk's controversial political actions, including his leadership of a U.S. government department and support for far-right groups, are damaging Tesla's reputation and sales.
  • Protests, vandalism, and arson targeting Tesla vehicles and facilities have surged, with incidents reported in Europe and North America.
  • Tesla's stock price fell over 6% on April 2, 2025, as investor concerns grow over its aging product lineup and intensifying competition from Chinese and European automakers.