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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Stine Jacobsen

Tesla’s sales plunge across Europe as Elon Musk factor hits

Tesla CEO Elon Musk gestures while wearing a cap with the words ‘Gulf of America’ as he attends a cabinet meeting held by U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 30, 2025 - (REUTERS)

Tesla sales in some European markets fell sharply in April, in an acceleration of a trend seen since the beginning of the year for Elon Musk's EV brand.

It comes as Europeans buy more Chinese cars and some protest against his political views.

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