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Tesla sales plunge in France as more owners resell their cars

A protester holds a placard on the Tesla Takedown Global Day of Action near a Tesla dealership in Paris on 29 March, 2025. AP - Thomas Padilla

Tesla is losing ground in France. Registrations of new vehicles have dropped 41 percent since the start of the year, while second-hand listings have shot up. Experts say model changes, stronger competition and growing unease with CEO Elon Musk are all playing a role.

Alberto, who works in a business district northwest of Paris, decided to get rid of his Tesla following the United States presidential election.

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