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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bernard Condon

The Elon Musk effect continues as Europe’s Tesla sales drop for fifth month in a row

Tesla suffered a grievous blow to its image – and the resale value of Cybertrucks – after CEO Elon Musk got into bed with US President Donald Trump - (AFP/Getty)

Tesla's sales in Europe have plummeted for the fifth consecutive month, with new figures revealing a significant 28 per cent drop in May.

The downturn, reported by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, saw Tesla's performance falter across 30 European countries. This stark decline comes despite a robust expansion in the overall electric vehicle market across the continent, highlighting a growing challenge for the US carmaker.

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