Popularity has plummeted in markets like Germany, a country still haunted by its fascist past, where Tesla's share of EV sales plummeted to just 3.7% last month versus 14% a year earlier.

Summary

Tesla’s European sales are plummeting, with Germany seeing a 60% drop despite strong EV growth. Similar declines hit Norway, Sweden, and France.

While some blame the Osborne effect—buyers delaying purchases for a refreshed Model Y—Musk’s endorsement of Germany’s far-right AfD may also be repelling customers.

Online backlash has linked Tesla to fascist imagery. In contrast, UK sales fell only 7.8%, suggesting political factors play a role.

With strong domestic EV competition in Europe, Tesla’s reputation crisis could further hurt demand.

  • @x00zEnglish
    -27•1 day ago

    I wish they stopped using that image of Musk. It makes all the different news items look the same.

    • Flying SquidEnglish
      4•16 hours ago

      It should be the only image ever shown of Musk from now on.

    • @[email protected]English
      40•1 day ago

      I think it’s important to keep using this image of Musk. It’s the most direct way to remind people that this powerful man working to destroy every government department from within is an unelected Nazi.

      • @x00zEnglish
        -7•1 day ago

        Then put it inside of the article but not as the thumbnail.

        • TheHiddenCatboyEnglish
          1•7 hours ago

          You want to bury the image of Trump being a Nazi shithead? Why for would you ever wanna do that? Your above stated answer rings hollow because you can just RTFA.

          • @x00zEnglish
            0•2 hours ago

            That’s just a straw man argument.

            I’m saying every news article now has the same thumbnail so half of the time I don’t even notice the new evil stuff he is doing. That’s BAD because it’s the opposite of what we should be doing. Which is to recognize all the bad stuff he’s doing. But now it’s all just “oh he’s saluting again”.

            I even believe there is a small chance they are forcing this image down our throats to make us immune to it.

            So again, stop using the same thumbnail all the time, add it somewhere in the article or or post it in the comments or wherever. Because that’s all absolutely amazing and I support that.

            It’s like your phone would have the same icon for every app. At some point you don’t even notice the new ones.

    • @[email protected]English
      24•1 day ago

      I was about to say the opposite. I am delighted that they put the same picture of this Nazi every time there is an article about him or Tesla. Keep up the good work, and never forget that he’s a Nazi.